Priests
Current Priest
Priest: Harish VadyarPriest & Author
Harish Vadyar is a trained Vedic priest and author specializing in Krishna Yajurvedam, Karmakandam, temple rituals, Homams, Poojas, and Vedic teachings. He studied at Sri Raja Veda Kavya Patasala, Kumbakonam, under Brahma Sri Ramaganesa Ganapatigal, and completed Karmakandam at National Sanskrit University, Tirupati.
With experience in India, the USA, and Singapore, he has conducted temple rituals, Thirumanjanams, Kalyanotsavams, Homams, Vedic ceremonies, Parayanams, and spiritual programs.
As an author and spiritual educator, he is dedicated to sharing Hindu scriptures, Puranic teachings, and Sanatana Dharma through books, lectures, Upanyasams, and Vedic classes. He also teaches Rudram, Chamakam, Sanskrit and Sloka classes for children.
His literary work includes The City of Divine Grace, an English translation and presentation of the sacred Halasya Mahatmyam, bringing the spiritual heritage of Madurai and the divine Leelas of Lord Sundareswarar to a wider audience.
Languages: Tamil, Telugu & English
Awards: Veda Vibhushanam, Veda Bhushanam & Samskrita Sudhakara.
Temple Hours:
Following is regular temple hours & this may vary for festival and special events (check calendar page/tab).
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri:
9:30am - 11:30am
5:30pm - 7:30pmWednesday:
5:30pm - 7:30pmSat-Sun:
9:30am - 12:00pm
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Temple Address:
Omkaar Temple
14745 Yellow River Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
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