Bharatiya Temple, Troy, Michigan (Detroit metro) is hiring a full-time Hindu Priest / Archaka for its multi-deity worship program. This is the 2026 August hiring cycle — apply now for immediate consideration.

Position: Full-Time Hindu Priest (Multi-Deity). Location: 6850 N Adams Rd, Troy, MI 48098, USA. Reports to: Temple Board (no direct on-site supervision).

Deities & Daily Worship

The priest will perform daily poojas, archanas, abhishekam and aarti (morning, mid-day, evening) for the temple’s multi-deity sanctum:

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  • Sri Lakshmi Narayana
  • Sri Venkateswara (Balaji)
  • Sri Shiva (Panchamukhi & Nandi)
  • Sri Ganesha
  • Durga Mata
  • Lord Hanuman

Special Poojas, Homams & Chanting

Special Poojas: Satyanarayana Pooja, Gowri-Ganesha Pooja, Durga Sapthasathi, Mata-ki-Chowki.

Homams / Havans: Ganesha, Sudarshana, Navagraha, Rudra, Chandi, Mrityunjaya, Panchayat Yagna, Shanti Havan.

Parayanams: Vishnu Sahasranama, Lalitha Sahasranamam, Rudra Parayana, Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand, Akhand Ramayan.

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Life-Cycle Samskaras

Full Shodasha Karmas across the community life cycle:

  • Devatha Kalyanams (deity marriages)
  • Gruha Pravesh
  • Weddings (Vivaha Samskara)
  • Namakarana
  • Upanayana
  • Srimanth (Seemantham)
  • Funerals & Apara samskaras
  • Shradham & pitru rites

Eligibility

  • Well-versed in Vedic rituals; qualified to perform Shodasha Karmas.
  • Valid certification from a recognized university or Hindu religious organization.
  • Working knowledge of English + strong communication skills.
  • Experience in alankaram (deity decoration) desirable.
  • Ability to lead bhajans and explain shloka meanings to devotees.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Friendly, ethical, collaborative disposition.

How to Apply

Email your resume + supporting documents (certifications, references) to: resumesgroup@troy-temple.org

Office contact: officemgr@bharatiya-temple.org • (248) 879-2552

Official listing: bharatiya-temple.org/jobs

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