Hindu Temple Jobs June 2026 (Part 2) — 10 More Priest & Pujari Vacancies in USA, UK, Canada, UAE & Australia (Apply Now)

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Following our first round of 10 temple openings, here are 10 more current vacancies for June 2026 across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, United Arab Emirates and Australia — each with role details, eligibility, salary, visa notes and a direct application email ID or apply form.

Important: Temple vacancies move fast — some are "open until filled" or replace an outgoing priest. Always confirm the current status, salary and visa-sponsorship details directly with the temple before applying. Genuine temples never charge an application fee.

Quick navigation by country: USA (Jobs 11–13) · UK (Jobs 14–16) · Canada (Jobs 17–18) · UAE (Job 19) · Australia (Job 20).

🇺🇸 Job 11: Full-Time Hindu Priest — Bharatiya Temple, Troy, Michigan, USA

• Temple: The Bharatiya Temple
• Location: 6850 N Adams Rd, Troy, MI 48098, USA
• Position: Full-time Hindu Priest (multi-deity)
• Type: Full-time, full responsibility (no supervision)
• Apply to: resumesgroup@troy-temple.org (office: officemgr@bharatiya-temple.org)

About the Temple

The Bharatiya Temple in Troy, Michigan, is one of the most active multi-tradition Hindu temples in the US Midwest, serving a large devotee community across metro Detroit. It houses several deities — Sri Lakshmi Narayana, Sri Venkateswara, Sri Shiva, Sri Ganesh, Durga Mata and Lord Hanuman — and runs a full daily schedule, the annual Brahmotsavam, and broad cultural/educational programs.

Role & Responsibilities

A full-responsibility priestly role (no supervision). Duties include daily poojas, archanas, abhishekam and aarti across morning/afternoon/evening; special poojas (Satyanarayana, Gowri-Ganesha, Durga Saptashati, Mata-ki-Chowki); havans/homams (Ganesh, Sudarshana, Navagraha, Rudra, Chandi, Mrityunjaya, Panchayat Yagna, Shanti Havan); chanting Vishnu Sahasranama, Lalitha Sahasranamam, Rudra Parayana, Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand and Akhand Ramayan; and Devatha Kalyanam plus samskaras (gruha pravesh, weddings, namakarana, upanayana, srimanth, funeral and shraddha).

Eligibility & Requirements

• Well-versed in Vedic rituals and qualified to perform the Shodasha Karmas (sixteen samskaras).
• Valid certification from a recognised university or Hindu religious organisation.
• Working knowledge of English with good communication skills.
• Friendly, collaborative conduct with devotees, committees and volunteers.
• Ability to lead bhajans, explain shlokas and perform alankaram (desirable); basic computer skills.

Salary & Benefits

A salaried full-time position; salary, accommodation support and visa pathway (commonly the R-1 religious-worker route for qualified overseas priests) are discussed during selection.

How to Apply

Email your resume to resumesgroup@troy-temple.org. For queries, contact the office at officemgr@bharatiya-temple.org or (248) 879-2552, and check www.bharatiya-temple.org/jobs for updates.

FAQ

Is it a multi-deity role? Yes — you may serve several deities across daily and special pujas.

Are samskaras part of the job? Yes, including weddings, gruha pravesh and shraddha.

Is visa sponsorship available? Discuss the religious-worker (R-1) visa route directly with the temple.

🇺🇸 Job 12: Full-Time Hindu Priest — South Florida Hindu Temple (SFHT), Florida, USA

• Temple: South Florida Hindu Temple (SFHT)
• Location: South Florida, USA
• Position: Full-time Hindu Priest (Sanatan Dharma rituals)
• Type: Full-time, ongoing
• Apply via: Online form: sfht.org/pages/working-at-sfht

About the Temple

The South Florida Hindu Temple is a vibrant, inclusive temple serving the diverse Indian and broader community across South Florida. It hosts large Sunday-morning collective prayers, celebrates festivals from across India, and offers regular rituals such as Rudra Abhishekam, Hanuman Chalisa, Lakshmi Puja and Saraswati Puja plus monthly havans.

Role & Responsibilities

The priest performs Sanatan Dharma rituals across the daily and weekly cycle — abhishekams, archanas, aartis and special pujas; supports major festivals and the busy Sunday collective prayer; conducts samskaras and personal pujas; and contributes to the temple’s inclusive, community-focused atmosphere. Versatility across regional traditions is valuable given the pan-Indian devotee base.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Commitment to temple service and adherence to Hindu traditions.
• Training and experience in core Hindu/Sanatan Dharma rituals.
• Ability to serve a multilingual, pan-Indian community inclusively.
• Further details (language, US work-visa status, specific Vedic knowledge) discussed with selected candidates.

Salary & Benefits

Compensation is not publicly listed and is discussed with shortlisted candidates; it is a full-time, ongoing role. Confirm salary, accommodation and visa options directly with the temple.

How to Apply

Apply through the temple’s online application form at sfht.org/pages/working-at-sfht; the temple states it will contact suitable applicants promptly. See www.sfht.org for more.

FAQ

How do I apply? Through the official online form on the SFHT website.

Is it full-time? Yes, an ongoing full-time role.

Will salary be disclosed? Compensation is discussed with selected candidates.

🇺🇸 Job 13: Hindu Priest — Hindu Temple & Cultural Center (HTCC), Bothell, Washington, USA

• Temple: Hindu Temple & Cultural Center (HTCC)
• Location: 3818, 212th St SE, Bothell, WA 98021 (Greater Seattle), USA
• Position: Hindu Priest (South Indian tradition specialist)
• Apply to: officemanagers@htccwa.org (email preferred) or by post

About the Temple

The Hindu Temple & Cultural Center in Bothell is the principal Hindu temple serving the Greater Seattle area, with a large active community in Washington State. It maintains a full calendar of daily worship, special pujas and festivals, and is a cultural hub for the Pacific Northwest.

Role & Responsibilities

The priest performs daily and occasion-based poojas, abhishekams, archanas and aartis; conducts samskaras, home pujas and festival ceremonies; specialises in assigned deity worship; and corresponds with devotees and staff (email handling essential). The temple values service across South Indian and broader Hindu traditions.

Eligibility & Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in a temple after attending a religious-based school.
• Proficiency in at least one of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada or Malayalam plus Sanskrit, with fluent Hindi and English.
• Knowledge of both North and South Indian languages a desirable plus.
• Ability to correspond in English and handle emails is essential.
• Specialisation in deity-specific worship.

Salary & Benefits

A full-time salaried package; salary, accommodation and visa support discussed during hiring. Washington State has no state income tax — a practical benefit for relocating priests.

How to Apply

Submit your resume with all documents by email (preferred) to officemanagers@htccwa.org, or by mail to Hindu Temple & Cultural Center, 3818, 212th St SE, Bothell, WA 98021, USA. Apply before the deadline in the current advert.

FAQ

How much experience is required? At least 3 years in a temple after religious schooling.

Which languages are needed? A South Indian language plus Sanskrit, with Hindi/English fluency.

Is email correspondence required? Yes, handling emails is essential.

🇬🇧 Job 14: Pujari (Religious Worker) — Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple, Woolwich, London, UK

• Temple: Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (SKSS)
• Location: St Margaret’s Grove, Plumstead, SE London, SE18 7RL, UK
• Position: Pujari – Religious Worker (non-pastoral; male-only per religious requirement)
• Apply to: Parbat.ruda@sksswoolwich.org (or call Mr Parbat Ruda on 07944 803049)

About the Temple

The Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple in Woolwich (Plumstead) is a well-established Swaminarayan temple serving the Gujarati and wider Hindu community in South-East London, following the Swaminarayan tradition with installed murtis and a daily cycle of devotional worship rooted in the sampradaya’s scriptures and raags.

Role & Responsibilities

As Pujari you perform the morning waking ritual of the deities, prepare and perform Aarti, and prepare and offer the deities’ Thaal (food offering) in accordance with Swaminarayan tradition. The role centres on devotional service rather than congregational leadership, and includes reading Swaminarayan scriptures with the appropriate raags.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Must be of the Hindu religion and able to read Swaminarayan scriptures with the relevant raags.
• Literate in Gujarati and/or Sanskrit.
• Ideally has previously performed the Pujari role in a Swaminarayan temple.
• Male-only vacancy under recognised religious-requirement exemptions.
• As a condition of employment, you will reside in temple accommodation (rent/utilities deducted; food, clothing and reasonable maintenance provided).

Salary & Benefits

The role meets the National Minimum Wage Act requirements, with accommodation, food and clothing provided on temple premises. Confirm the exact wage, hours and religious-worker visa sponsorship at application.

How to Apply

Send your CV and references to Parbat.ruda@sksswoolwich.org, or by post to the temple address; for details call Mr Parbat Ruda on 07944 803049.

FAQ

Is accommodation provided? Yes, on temple premises (with rent/utility charges).

Is the role open to all applicants? It is male-only under religious-requirement exemptions.

Which languages are needed? Gujarati and/or Sanskrit, with Swaminarayan scripture knowledge.

🇬🇧 Job 15: Religious Worker / Temple Assistant (×2) — Chidambareswarar Sivan Temple, East London, UK

• Temple: Chidambareswarar Sivan Temple (Saiva Munnetta Sangam UK)
• Location: East London, E12 6AB, UK
• Position: Religious Worker / Temple Assistant — 2 positions (non-pastoral)
• Apply to: smsukinfo@gmail.com (attn: Mr Niranjan, President)

About the Temple

The Chidambareswarar Sivan Temple in East London, run by the Saiva Munnetta Sangam (UK), is a Tamil Saiva temple serving London’s South Indian Tamil Hindu community. It maintains daily Saiva worship led by a Chief Priest with a busy schedule of rituals, festivals and prasadam.

Role & Responsibilities

The two Religious Worker / Temple Assistants support the Chief Priest in conducting Hindu/Saiva rituals and related activities as directed — assisting in ritual preparation, madapalli (cooking prasadam), garland making and day-to-day non-pastoral ceremonies per Hindu/Saiva traditions. The role is explicitly non-pastoral.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Must be Hindu and Tamil-speaking.
• From the traditional South Indian Tamil priestly order / Brahmin lineage (for related Saiva roles), trained under a reputable Saiva Hindu organisation.
• Strict vegetarian; exemplary character.
• Ability to assist all Saiva duties under the Chief Priest’s direction; immediate start available.

Salary & Benefits

The vacancy meets National Minimum Wage Act requirements. Confirm wage, hours, accommodation and any religious-worker visa sponsorship at application.

How to Apply

Send your CV to smsukinfo@gmail.com, addressed to Mr Niranjan, President of Saiva Munnetta Sangam UK. Two positions are available with immediate start.

FAQ

How many positions? Two Religious Worker / Temple Assistant roles.

Is it a pastoral role? No — it is non-pastoral, assisting the Chief Priest.

Is Tamil required? Yes, the role requires Tamil-speaking candidates.

🇬🇧 Job 16: Priest (Pujari) — Sanatan Dharm Hindu Temple Society, Coventry, UK

• Temple: Sanatan Dharm Hindu Temple Society
• Location: 56 Mason Road, Foleshill, Coventry, CV6 7FJ, UK
• Position: Priest (Pujari) — full-time, permanent
• Salary: From approx. £12.21/hour (National Living Wage baseline)
• Apply via: Success Recruitment Consultancy / UK Find a Job (ref: PP_SDHTS_01)

About the Temple

The Sanatan Dharm Hindu Temple in Coventry is a spiritual and cultural cornerstone for the West Midlands Hindu community. Dedicated to a diverse pantheon — with particular focus on Lord Ram, Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva — it hosts daily aartis and celebrates Diwali, Navratri, Ram Navami and Shivratri.

Role & Responsibilities

The Pujari conducts daily puja and aarti; performs havan, vivah (marriage) and other samskaras; carries out the deities’ shringar and maintains altar cleanliness/sanctity; delivers pravachan (talks); provides pastoral support; assists community events and education; and coordinates with volunteers and trustees for smooth, safe temple operations.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Trained, experienced Hindu priest able to perform pujas, havans and samskaras.
• Ability to deliver talks and provide community/pastoral support.
• Strong coordination with volunteers and trustees.
• Meet the essential criteria in the official advert (ref PP_SDHTS_01).

Salary & Benefits

From around £12.21 per hour (UK National Living Wage baseline), full-time and permanent. Confirm exact hours, accommodation and religious-worker visa sponsorship during recruitment.

How to Apply

Apply via the UK Government Find a Job portal (findajob.dwp.gov.uk) under reference PP_SDHTS_01, managed by Success Recruitment Consultancy Limited. Submit a CV evidencing your priestly training and experience.

FAQ

Is it permanent? Yes, a permanent full-time role.

What’s the pay? From around £12.21/hour (National Living Wage baseline).

Who manages applications? Success Recruitment Consultancy via the Find a Job portal.

🇨🇦 Job 17: Hindu Priest — Hindu Society of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Temple: Hindu Society of Calgary
• Location: 2225 24 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M2, Canada
• Position: Hindu Priest
• Apply via: hindusocietyofcalgary.com/career

About the Temple

The Hindu Society of Calgary operates one of Alberta’s most prominent Hindu temples, serving a large and growing Calgary community with daily worship, morning and evening aartis, and a full calendar of festivals and community programs — a central institution for Sanatana Dharma in southern Alberta.

Role & Responsibilities

The priest performs daily pujas, rituals and community services — morning and evening aartis, special pujas, havans and samskaras — and participates actively in festivals. The role also involves engaging warmly with a diverse community and supporting educational and cultural activities.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Qualified in Hindu traditions with temple-worship experience (preferred).
• Ability to perform a full range of daily and occasion-based rituals.
• Good communication in English/Hindi (regional languages a plus).
• Meeting Canadian work-visa English/qualification requirements is advantageous for overseas applicants.

Salary & Benefits

A full-time temple role; salary, accommodation support and any work-permit/visa sponsorship are detailed in the temple’s advertisement and discussed during hiring.

How to Apply

Visit hindusocietyofcalgary.com/career for the advertisement and instructions — email your resume or inquire directly as stated on the page.

FAQ

Where is the temple? 2225 24 Ave NE, Calgary, AB.

How do I apply? Via the careers page on the Hindu Society of Calgary website.

Is experience required? Temple-worship experience is preferred.

🇨🇦 Job 18: Hindu Priest (Visa-Sponsored / LMIA) — Calgary Sri Thevi Karumari Amman Hindu Temple, Alberta, Canada

• Temple: Calgary Sri Thevi Karumari Amman Hindu Temple
• Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Position: Hindu Priest (LMIA / visa-sponsorship pathway)
• Apply via: canadacareersite.com (search the temple name) / Indeed.ca

About the Temple

The Calgary Sri Thevi Karumari Amman Hindu Temple serves the Tamil and broader South Indian Hindu community in Calgary, dedicated to Goddess Karumari Amman, with regular Amman worship, abhishekams and festivals. It is notable for advertising priest roles through LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) employer listings that can support work-permit sponsorship.

Role & Responsibilities

The priest performs daily and festival poojas, abhishekams and archanas for Goddess Karumari Amman and associated deities; conducts samskaras and special rituals; maintains ritual purity and shrine sanctity; and supports community and cultural activities per Amman/Shakta worship traditions.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Trained Hindu priest with Amman/Devi worship expertise (Tamil Saiva-Shakta tradition valued).
• Tamil language ability with working English.
• Ability to perform a full range of Amman pujas, abhishekams and festival ceremonies.
• Eligibility to be sponsored under an LMIA-backed work permit.

Salary & Benefits

As an LMIA employer listing, the role can include visa-sponsorship support for qualified candidates; salary and accommodation are set per the LMIA offer and Canadian labour norms. Confirm full terms before applying.

How to Apply

Search the temple name on canadacareersite.com or Indeed.ca for the current posting and apply via the portal, or contact the temple through the listing. Verify the LMIA and visa terms carefully.

FAQ

Does it sponsor a visa? It advertises as an LMIA employer — confirm sponsorship for your case.

Which tradition? Amman/Devi (Tamil Saiva-Shakta) worship.

How do I apply? Via Canada Career Site / Indeed.ca under the temple name.

🇦🇪 Job 19: Pujari / Pandit & Pooja Services — Hindu Temple Dubai (Bur Dubai), UAE

• Temple: Hindu Temple Dubai (community temple, Bur Dubai)
• Location: Bur Dubai, Dubai, UAE
• Position: Pujari / Pandit & pooja-services roles
• Apply / Inquire: Call/WhatsApp 054 584 2951; Instagram/Facebook @hindutempledubai

About the Temple

The Hindu Temple in Bur Dubai is one of the oldest community-driven Hindu temples in the UAE, serving the large Indian diaspora in Dubai’s historic Bur Dubai district. It conducts daily worship, special pujas and festivals (Navratri, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan) and offers pooja services across the Emirate.

Role & Responsibilities

Pujari/Pandit roles centre on daily rituals, aartis and special pujas; supporting festival worship and community ceremonies; and providing pooja services (home pujas and life-event ceremonies) for devotees across Dubai. Versatility across North and South Indian traditions is valued.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Trained Hindu priest with sound Vedic-ritual knowledge and Sanskrit slokas.
• Ability to perform a range of pujas, abhishekams and samskaras.
• Language ability suited to a multilingual diaspora (Hindi/Sanskrit plus regional languages).
• Willingness to work within UAE visa/sponsorship arrangements coordinated by the temple/community.

Salary & Benefits

UAE roles are typically tax-free, with accommodation and visa sponsorship arranged through the temple/community per UAE norms. Many pandits also offer freelance pooja services alongside temple duties. Confirm package details directly.

How to Apply

For enquiries, call or WhatsApp 054 584 2951, visit in person, or follow/message @hindutempledubai on Instagram/Facebook. Public listings are limited, so direct contact is the most reliable route.

FAQ

Are vacancies posted publicly? Rarely — contact the temple directly via phone/WhatsApp or social media.

Is the role tax-free? UAE salaries are generally tax-free; confirm the full package.

Can I offer freelance pooja services too? Many UAE pandits do, alongside temple duties.

🇦🇺 Job 20: Hindu Priest / Archaka — Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh (Sydney), NSW, Australia

• Temple: Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh (SVT Sydney)
• Location: Helensburgh, NSW (Greater Sydney region), Australia
• Position: Hindu Priest / Archaka (Vaishnava / Agama tradition)
• Apply via: svtsydney.org — careers/contact page

About the Temple

Sri Venkateswara Temple at Helensburgh is one of Australia’s largest and most significant Hindu temples, set on a hilltop south of Sydney and dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Balaji). It supports a very large Hindu population across Australia, hosting daily Agama worship, major Brahmotsavams and festivals, and regularly engages qualified Archaka priests.

Role & Responsibilities

The Archaka performs daily Nithya Pujas, Archana, Abhishekam, Alankaram and Aarti for Lord Venkateswara and associated deities; conducts major utsavams and festival ceremonies (incl. Brahmotsavam); performs samskaras and special pujas; and maintains ritual purity and shrine sanctity strictly per Agama tradition.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Trained Archaka in the Vaikhanasa/Pancharatra Agama (Vaishnava) tradition with proven temple experience.
• Brahmin lineage and recognised Agama training/certification.
• Telugu/Tamil/Sanskrit ritual fluency with working English.
• Experience performing Brahmotsavams and major utsavams is valued.

Salary & Benefits

A leading Australian temple offering stable, full-time priestly engagement; salary, accommodation and visa sponsorship (the temple commonly sponsors qualified overseas Archakas) are confirmed during selection.

How to Apply

Apply or register interest via the official website svtsydney.org (careers/contact page), or contact the temple office directly. Confirm the current opening and required documents before applying.

FAQ

Which tradition is it? Vaishnava Agama (Vaikhanasa/Pancharatra) Archaka worship.

Does it sponsor overseas priests? As a major temple it commonly does — confirm at application.

How do I apply? Via the official svtsydney.org careers/contact page.

How to Apply Successfully for Overseas Temple Jobs (June 2026)

1. Match the tradition exactly — Saiva, Vaishnava, Swaminarayan, Shakta/Amman and Smarta temples want specific training; apply where your lineage and certification fit.
2. Keep documents ready — a resume with a ritual-experience timeline, ordination/training certificates (with certified English translations), and references.
3. Confirm the visa route early — R-1 (USA), Minister of Religion / Religious Worker (UK), LMIA-backed work permit (Canada), employer-sponsored residence (UAE) and sponsored temple roles (Australia) all differ.
4. Apply directly and individually where temples request it; avoid any agent demanding payment for a temple job.
5. State the role clearly in your email subject line and reference any job number (e.g., PP_SDHTS_01).

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Hindu temple jobs verified?

They are compiled from temple websites, official government job portals and recognised job boards as of June 2026. Temple openings move fast — always confirm the current vacancy, salary, deadline and visa sponsorship directly with the temple before applying.

Which visa routes apply for overseas temple priests?

Common routes include R-1 (USA), Minister of Religion / Religious Worker (UK), an LMIA-backed work permit (Canada), employer-sponsored residence (UAE) and sponsored temple roles (Australia). Each differs — confirm with the temple.

Are some roles tradition-specific or restricted?

Yes. Several require a matching lineage/training (Saiva, Vaishnava/Agama, Swaminarayan, Amman/Shakta), and a few (e.g., the Woolwich Swaminarayan Pujari) are male-only under recognised religious-requirement exemptions.

Do any of these roles include accommodation?

Several do — for example the Woolwich Swaminarayan temple provides accommodation, food and clothing on premises (with rent/utility charges).

How do I apply where there is no public listing?

Contact the temple directly — by email, the temple office, or phone/WhatsApp/social media (as with the Bur Dubai temple). Registering interest and following official channels is recommended.

Is there an application fee?

No. Beware of any third party demanding payment for a temple job — genuine temples do not charge application fees.

Disclaimer & Verification

All listings above are compiled from temple websites, official government job portals and recognised job boards as of June 2026. Temple openings change quickly — some replace an outgoing priest or run "open until filled." Always confirm the current vacancy, salary, deadline and visa sponsorship directly with the temple before applying. Beware of anyone demanding payment for a temple job; genuine temples do not charge application fees.

Missed the first set? Read Part 1 — 10 priest & pujari vacancies, or browse the full Temple Jobs section.

ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः — Om Shanti Shanti Shanti