Hindu Temple Jobs October 2026: 11 Verified Openings for Priests, Archakas and Temple Staff in the USA and Kerala

These are current openings at Hindu temples that HinduTone checked against each temple's official listing on 15 October 2026: priest and archaka roles in the USA, a temple cook, office and supervisory roles, and temporary security posts at Sabarimala and Guruvayur in Kerala. Each entry links to a full page with requirements, duties and how to apply. Always confirm details with the temple before applying; HinduTone is not the employer.

Openings with a closing date

Temporary Security Guard, Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku 2026-27: Travancore Devaswom Board

Travancore Devaswom Board is recruiting for Temporary Security Guard, Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku 2026-27 at Sabarimala, Pamba and Nilakkal, Kerala. Pay: Rs 900 per day, with free food and accommodation. Last date: 20 October 2026. Main requirements: hindu men retired from the state police, excise, fire force, forest or similar services, or ex-servicemen from central or state forces; at least 5 years of service in those forces; must not have completed 67 years of age on 20 january 2027. Full details and how to apply.

Sopanam Watchman (Temporary, 15 Posts): Guruvayur Devaswom

Guruvayur Devaswom is recruiting for Sopanam Watchman (Temporary, 15 Posts) at Guruvayur, Kerala. Pay: Rs 18,000 per month (gross). Last date: 30 October 2026. Main requirements: hindu believers; men only; aged 30 to 50 on 1 january 2027 (born between 1 january 1977 and 1 january 1997); passed 7th class. Full details and how to apply.

Lady Security Guard (Temporary, 15 Posts): Guruvayur Devaswom

Guruvayur Devaswom is recruiting for Lady Security Guard (Temporary, 15 Posts) at Guruvayur, Kerala. Pay: Rs 18,000 per month (gross). Last date: 30 October 2026. Main requirements: hindu believers; aged 55 to 60 on 1 january 2027 (born between 1 january 1967 and 1 january 1972); passed 7th class. Full details and how to apply.

Priest and archaka openings in the USA

Smaartha Archaka (South Indian Rituals / Aagama): Hindu Temple and Cultural Center (HTCC), Bothell

Full-time in Bothell, Washington. Pay: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus HTCC's healthcare package and accommodation, as stated by the temple. Visa: HTCC states it is willing to sponsor an R-1 visa for the selected candidate (self only; family members are not sponsored, with exceptions subject to Board approval). The initial agreement is for up to 3 years, matching the R-1 duration. Key requirements: at least 3 years of experience working in a temple after attending a religious school (telugu, tamil, kannada, malayalam or sanskrit); fluent in hindi and english, with knowledge of sanskrit; able to correspond in english and handle email. The listing does not state a closing date. Full details and how to apply.

Vaishnava Archaka (Vaikhanasa / Paancharaatra Agama): Hindu Temple and Cultural Center (HTCC), Bothell

Full-time in Bothell, Washington. Pay: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus HTCC's healthcare package and accommodation, as stated by the temple. Visa: HTCC states it is willing to sponsor an R-1 visa for the selected candidate, for self and family, subject to approval by its Board. Key requirements: at least 3 years of experience working in a temple after attending a religious school; fluent in hindi and english, with knowledge of sanskrit; a vaishnava agama shastra disciple able to perform poojas across sampradayas. The listing does not state a closing date. Full details and how to apply.

Priests (Temporary Assignment): Sri Venkateswara (S.V.) Temple, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

Temporary in Pittsburgh (Penn Hills), Pennsylvania. Key requirements: sri vaishnava priests trained in the pancharatra agama sastras; a resume with phone and email contact details; certificates of training and work-experience certificates. The listing does not state a closing date. Full details and how to apply.

Priest Services Supervisor: Sri Venkateswara (S.V.) Temple, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

Part-time in Pittsburgh (Penn Hills), Pennsylvania. Visa: The temple requires a US permanent resident (Green Card holder) or US citizen. Key requirements: a bachelor's degree is preferred; at least two years of supervisory or management experience; thorough knowledge of daily rituals at venkateswara temples, with familiarity with the upanishads and pancha suktas. The listing does not state a closing date. Full details and how to apply.

Full-Time Hindu Priests: Bharatiya Temple, Troy

Full-time in Troy, Michigan. Key requirements: well versed in vedic rituals and qualified to perform the shodasha karmas; a valid certification from a recognised university or hindu religious organisation; a working knowledge of english with good communication skills. The listing does not state a closing date. Full details and how to apply.

Hindu Priest: South Florida Hindu Temple (SFHT), Southwest Ranches

Role in Southwest Ranches, Florida. Key requirements: proficient in performing all rituals in accordance with sanatan dharma. The listing does not state a closing date. Full details and how to apply.

Temple staff openings in the USA

Cashier and Office Support: Sri Venkateswara (S.V.) Temple, Pittsburgh

Part-time in Pittsburgh (Penn Hills), Pennsylvania. Work authorisation: A valid US work permit is required. Key requirements: a valid work permit; at least a high-school diploma; a customer-service orientation and the ability to answer phone calls. Full details and how to apply.

Temple Cook (Sattvic and Naivedyam Specialist): Hindu Temple of Central Indiana (HTCI)

Full-time in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pay: $15.00 to $22.00 per hour, about 40 hours a week, with health insurance, paid time off and relocation assistance, as stated by the temple. Work authorisation: The temple states a preference for US Green Card holders or US citizens. Key requirements: proven experience in south indian sattvic cooking; familiarity with north indian sattvic cooking is preferred; able to speak, read and write english; able to lift 50 to 100 pounds and use heavy commercial cooking equipment. Full details and how to apply.

Applying for a temple job: practical tips

• Read the official listing in full and send every document it asks for; several temples say they consider only complete applications.
• For priest roles in the USA, ask whether the temple sponsors an R-1 religious-worker visa and whether family members are included; HTCC, for example, states different terms for its two archaka roles.
• Keep certificates ready, with certified English translations where they are not in English.
• Never pay an agent who promises a temple job. The temples above take applications directly by email, post or their own forms.
• Watch the dates for Kerala devaswom posts, which have fixed last dates and interview days.

Browse more temple jobs

Our Hindu temple job board lists openings by country and role, including priest and pujari jobs and archaka jobs. For the full section, see temple jobs on HinduTone.

Frequently asked questions

Which Hindu temples are hiring priests in October 2026?

HTCC in Bothell (Smaartha and Vaishnava archakas), the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Pittsburgh, the Bharatiya Temple in Troy, Michigan, and the South Florida Hindu Temple list priest openings, verified on 15 October 2026.

Which temple jobs close soon?

The Travancore Devaswom Board's Sabarimala security-guard posts close on 20 October 2026, and Guruvayur Devaswom's Sopanam watchman and lady security-guard posts close on 30 October 2026.

Do US temples sponsor priest visas?

Some do. HTCC in Bothell states it is willing to sponsor an R-1 visa for its archaka roles. Ask each temple about its own terms.

Is HinduTone the employer?

No. HinduTone lists openings from official temple sources; apply directly to the temple.

Editor's note (15 October 2026)

Every opening was checked against the temple's own listing on 15 October 2026. Listings change; confirm details with the temple before applying.