Shirdi Sai temple

Shirdi Sai Mandir was established as a Non-Profit, 501C Corporation with a mission to serve all Sai devotees in DC metropolitan area in 2006. Initially the temple and its activities were run by a group of dedicated volunteers. Later a priest was hired to perform aaratis and other services in 2008. In 2012, the temple acquired a 11-acre piece of land on Evergreen Mill Road and moved in to the property in June 2013 with an elaborated Moorthi Sthapana ceremony. Temple now has 3 priests and is open 7 days a week and all 4 Aaratis are performed to Baba. In addition, several other special pooja services being provided weekly, monthly and for festivals. It is the temple's Vision to complete Mandir’s phase 2 plans with larger prayer hall to fit the needs of fast growing temple congregation by 2018 on the eve of the 100th year of Baba Mahasamadhi to better serve the needs of the growing Sai community of Greater Metropolitan Washington area. For more details please visit our website.

Ananth's Veda Group

Ananth’s Veda Group (AVG) was established as a Non-Profit, 501(C)(3) Corporation with a mission exchange Vedic Knowledge and the various Hindu Philosophies with everyone to teach Vedhas in Washington DC major metro areas covering VA, MD and DC territories. Vedas are the words of the Lord, are “Apauruseya" (not the work of any human author) and are “Anadi” (Eternal). They are a gift by the sages to the world. Pujya Guru Sri Ananth Krishnan has been teaching Veda Mantras & Slokas in DC/MD/VA area for more than 20 years. Under his guidance AVG Inc., has successfully conducted, and is conducting, events like MahaRudram, Gayatri Homam, Devi Mahotsavam etc. AVG is an opportunity for everyone to learn this knowledge and recite Veda Mantras & Stotras. For more details please visit our website.