॥ ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥Serving devotees nationwide

Vedic & Āgamic Hindu Priest · 36 Years of Service

Sacred ceremonies, performed with tradition and devotion.

Sri Kumar Naganathan Gurukkal

Sivachariyar · Krishna Yajurvedi

Weddings, homams, poojas, and samskaras conducted faithfully to the Vedas and Āgamas — in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Sanskrit & English. At your home, at the temple, or online.

Priest Kumar Naganathan Gurukkal, Sivachariyar
Rooted in Tradition Guided by Shiva Dedicated to Humanity

About the Gurukkal

A Sivachariyar of rare depth and devotion.

Thirty-six years of faithful service across India, Singapore, and the United States.

SivachariyarKrishna Yajurvedi36 Years of ServiceKumbhabhishekam Acharya

Sri Kumar Naganathan Gurukkal is a Tamil Sivachariyar and Krishna Yajurvedi who has performed worship and conducted sacred ceremonies for devotees across three continents. He was trained at the Sri Karpaga Vinayaka Vedāgama Vidhyalayam in Pillayarpatti, Tamil Nadu, in the disciplines of Sivāgama Rathnam, Vishesha Yogyatha, Veda Pandit, and Agora Sivam.

Scriptural Mastery

  • Ganapathi Upanishad
  • Sri Rudram & Chamakam
  • Purusha Suktham
  • Pancha Sukthigal
  • Skanda & Siva Puranas
  • Devi Mahathmyam
  • The Sahasranamas
  • The Ashtothrams

A Lifetime of Service

He began his ministry at the Sri Bala Murugan Temple in Edaikattur, then served at the Sri Dharma Muneeswaran Temple in Singapore. Since 2004 he has held senior priestly roles at the Sri Murugan Temple of North America in Lanham, Maryland, and the Hindu Temple of Greater Tulsa, and has led Kumbhabhishekams at many temples — including the renowned Iraivan Temple in Hawaii.

Languages & Service Area

He officiates in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Sanskrit, and English, serving devotees across the San Francisco Bay Area — Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Livermore, Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and surrounding communities.

Priest Kumar Naganathan Gurukkal

Guru & Paramparā

A living lineage of Sivachariyars.

Sri Kumar Gurukkal with his guru Sri Pichai Sivachariyar
With his guruSri Pichai Sivachariyar
Sri Kumar Gurukkal in devotion to Lord Shiva’s family
Sri Kumar Naganathan GurukkalIn devotion to Lord Śiva’s family

Sri Kumar Gurukkal belongs to the Ādi Śaiva Paramparā, the ancient priestly lineage descending from the Nāyanmār saint Sundaramoorthy Swāmigal. His family recalls at least seven generations of Sivachariyars who served at the Sri Maragathavalli Chandrasekara Swami Temple in Sethur — one of the 108 temples of the Sivagangai Samasthānam, about 56 miles from Madurai.

He undertook specialized study of the Agora Bhadathi section of the Karana and Kāmika Āgamas (Yajur Veda) under his spiritual guru, Sri Pichai Sivachariyar, at the Sri Karpaga Vinayaka Vedāgama Vidhyālaya in Pillayarpatti, Tamil Nadu.

Inspired by Saint Sundarar's vision of carrying the fragrance of the Śaiva tradition across the world, this calling has taken him from temples in India to Singapore, and across the United States — a devotion he continues today in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Under the guidance of his guru
Sri Pichai Sivachariyar

Ceremonies & Services

Every sacred rite, performed with care.

Tap any ceremony for its details, duration, and what to prepare.

Don't see the ceremony you need? Sri Kumar Gurukkal performs the full range of Hindu rites — please ask.

Hindu Wedding details · Wedding Muhurtham guide

Muhurtham Finder

Find an auspicious time.

See the day's sacred and inauspicious windows for the Bay Area, then let the Gurukkal confirm the exact muhurtham for your ceremony.

Bay Area · Pleasanton, CA (Pacific Time)
Enter a date and your details to see the day's muhurtham windows.

Three Ways to Worship

Wherever you are.

At Your Home

The Gurukkal travels to your home to perform the ceremony with your family.

At the Temple

Ceremonies and archanas conducted at your temple of choice, with full Āgamic procedure.

Online

Participate live over Zoom or WhatsApp from anywhere, with sankalpam in your name.

Samagri checklist provided for every ceremony Languages: Tamil · Telugu · Kannada · Malayalam · Hindi · Sanskrit · English Muhurtham guidance included

How It Works

Simple, from request to blessing.

1

Request

Call, email, or send the form with your ceremony, date, and location.

2

Confirm

The Gurukkal confirms details and sets an auspicious muhurtham.

3

Prepare

You receive a clear samagri (materials) checklist so everything is ready.

4

Ceremony

The rite is performed with grandeur and precision, faithful to the Vedas and Āgamas.

Words from Devotees

Trusted by families across the Bay Area.

★★★★★

“Priest Kumar Gurukkal officiated our daughter’s wedding with remarkable expertise in Vedic traditions and such sincerity. Thanks to his guidance, it was a truly memorable experience.”

— Jai Ganesh
★★★★★

“Priest Kumar Gurukkal made our baby shower a spiritually enriching event. His warmth, compassion, and meticulous attention to detail added a special touch to the occasion.”

— Prasath

Book & Connect

Reach the Gurukkal your way.

Call, message on WhatsApp, or check his availability and schedule a time online.

Live scheduling appears here once the Gurukkal connects his free Cal.com calendar (it syncs with Google Calendar). Meanwhile, please call, WhatsApp, or email above.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Which areas does Sri Kumar Gurukkal serve?+
He serves the San Francisco Bay Area, including Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Livermore, Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and surrounding cities. Ceremonies can be held at your home, at a temple, or online.
What languages are ceremonies performed in?+
Ceremonies are performed in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Sanskrit and English.
What ceremonies does he perform?+
Weddings (Vivaham), Griha Pravesham, Namakaranam, Seemantham and Upanayanam; homams such as Ganapathi, Navagraha, Rudra, Mrityunjaya and Chandi; Satyanarayana Pooja, Vastu Shanti; milestone birthdays like Shashtiabdapoorthi and Sathabhishekam; and horoscope and muhurtham guidance.
How do I book a priest?+
Call or WhatsApp (240) 602-7327 or (510) 556-3434, email gurukkalkumar@gmail.com, or use the booking form on this site with your ceremony, date and location.
Can the priest help choose an auspicious date (muhurtham)?+
Yes. This site has a Bay Area muhurtham finder for preliminary timing, and Gurukkal will confirm the exact muhurtham for your ceremony.

Book a Ceremony

Request the Gurukkal.

Share a few details and Sri Kumar Gurukkal will respond to confirm your ceremony.

Sri Kumar Naganathan Gurukkal

Sivachariyar · Vedic & Āgamic Priest

Service AreaSan Francisco Bay Area · Dublin · Pleasanton · San Ramon · Livermore · Fremont · San Jose · Santa Clara · Sunnyvale
LanguagesTamil · Telugu · Kannada · Malayalam · Hindi · Sanskrit · English

Ceremony Request

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Or call or WhatsApp (240) 602-7327 or (510) 556-3434 directly.

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