Asta-siddhi dasa has for many years been a pujari
for the Indian community and has an understanding of the necessity of priestly
activities. He is also an initiated disciple of His Divine Grace Srila
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad. Over the years he has been one of the
pujaris for the Radha Krishna temple in New North Road, originally from
Fiji has had much to do with performing the samskaras for the Indian community.
(09) 412-8075. (or at Radha Krishna Temple 09-377-7075. This is the temple
phone please leave a message)
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Jaya Shila dasa is a Minister
of Religion for the International Society for Krishna consciousness. Formerly
he was temple president for Iskcon Auckland before a spell in Australia
and India furthering his philosophical and experiential horizons. Recently
Jaya Shila prabhu was an acting Minister for Grihastha Affairs whilst living
in India, and has assisted in writing/compiling some guidelines to help
both new and old devotees in their household affairs. He is married with
two children. He is also an initiated disciple of His Divine Grace
Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad. He is contact
able through Iskcon Auckland (09) 412-8075.
Prana dasa is Head master of the Hare Krishna school
in Auckland, being a fully qualified teacher, among his many qualifications
he holds a degree in Sanskrit. Prana prabhu lived for many years and served
in Iskcon at the Krishna Balaram mandir in Sri Vrindavan Dham, Mathura
Dist UP. He is available to help with samskaras and pujas, to arrange a
mutually beneficial time etc please contact him on 09 412 2233. He is also
married with a family.
Christchurch:
Hanuman dasa is a Minister of Religion for the
International Society for Krishna consciousness, as well as being the Temple
President of the Hare Krishna Cultural Centre in Christchurch. He oversees
the daily running of the Christchurch temple,
and all of the daily worship as well as the Christchurch
Loft. He is a very friendly and warm devotee and if he can help you
he will - if you have any enquiries please contact him on (03) 366-5174
or (03) 366-1965. He is also married with a young family.
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Jvala Nrsimha dasa is a Minister of Religion for
the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, and has been trained
as a temple pujari and has served in that position for some years, now
he has learned the functions of being a domestic Purohit to perform the
rites of passage (Vedik samskaras) for the community. He is trained by
Jaya Tirtha Charan dasa, and is available to perform all the Vaishnava
samskaras either in your home, or at the temple for you. He is gaining
much experience in the field and is very enthusiastic to help fulfil your
needs. Jvala is a householder with wife and family and so understands your
needs, he maintains a middle management position in a company in Christchurch.
He is married with two young children. See his page HERE.
Yashoda Dhulal dasa has been a temple pujari, cook
and public relations officer in the Christchurch temple for many years.
He is married with a Fijian Indian wife, so the samskaras have become like
a second nature to him. He too is available to assist you in your samskarik
needs. Contact him on (03) 355-7832. He has a wealth of experience in public
relations, organisational skills and is very competent at presenting the
philosophy of Krishna consciousness. He is married with children.
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Sridhama dasa has recently
come to Christchurch and is willing to perform samskaras and pujas for
the congregation. Sridhama prabhu is originally from India, is fluent in
English, Hindi, Telegu, Kannada, Tamil (his native tongue) and served for
many years at Iskcon Bombay (Mumbai). He is also an expert musician, and
is presently developing video/visual/media presentation skills.....if
you have any enquiries please contact him on (03) 366-5174 or (03) 366-1965.
Dunedin:
Govinda Charan dasa has been trained as a temple
pujari and has a natural attraction towards the samskara system of the
Vedik tradition. Coming from the Bengali/Bangladeshi family heritage he
has been brought up with an understanding of the importance of the Vedik
rites. He is also householder with wife and children and so understands
your needs to perform the various samskaras etc. He's an initiated disciple
of HH Prabhavishnu Swami, taking diksha in 1992. He is married with young
children, and is a teacher by profession. He is available for bookings
to perform samskaras, and is always eager to assist where he can. Ring
him direct on 03-455 7276., or you can contact him, or view his page
HERE.
Western Bay of Plenty:
Pt. Jaya Tirtha Charan dasan (dasadasanudas)
is a Minister of Religion for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness,
recognised by the Justice Dept of New Zealand to perform marriage ceremonies,
etc. JTCd has been trained to perform Vaishnava - Vaidik
ceremonials according to Sat Kriya Sara Dipika, Pancharatriki viddhi
and Agama Tantras of ritual symbology. He has studied under the guidance
of the late Jayatirtha dasa, the late Rangaraj Bhattar, HH Bhakti Vidya
Purna Swami, HG Gaura Keshava dasa, HG Sri Raam-Ramanujacarya dasan, HG
Atmatattwa dasa, HG Chiteshwar dasa. As a complimentary study he also studied
Social and Community Work Theory, Social and Community Work Ethics, Social
and Community Work Practice (for which he gained Recognition of Prior Learning
as a Hare Krishna Priest), Systems of Healing, Sociology, Social Anthropology,
Social Economics, Social Policy, and Counselling through Massey University.
He is also the New Zealand representative for the Australasian Council
for Hindu Clergy and Laity Inc. He is also married with three children.
See
bio for more:
JTCd was formally initiated into the
Brahma-Madhwa-Gaudiya
sampradaya in April 1978., after being a congregational member since
1973., and having made a thorough study of its purpose, method, and effect
- being conversant is its developmental history, members pastimes and function
of the sampradaya..
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Hamilton:
Guru dasa is a pujari from Fiji. He has had many years
of experience as a devotee in Fiji before coming to New Zealand. He and
his joint family now reside in the Hamilton region and hold functions there.
He is a disciple of HH Tamal Krishna Goswami who is one of the early disciples
of HDG Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Guru dasa is competant
to perform the various samskaras that you and your family may need. Call
him on (07) 836 7608.
Wellington:
Jagjeevan dasa (Jagdish Prasad) prabhu is one of the
Temple Managers of the Newlands Centre, originally from Fiji, and has a
long term association with puja. He is also married with two young adult
children. He works very closely with Jaya Tirtha Charan dasa and is available
to organise samskaras and pujas in your Wellingtonian home or at the temple.
Please contact him and explain what it is you need doing, or ask what questions
you need answering (04) 478-1414. (Work (04) 474-4153 ask for Jagdish Prasad).
Jagjeevan is a very responsible devotee who also holds an administrative
post in a local government office.
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