Full-Time Shaivite Hindu Priest — HTCI, Indianapolis (August 2026 Hiring — 2 Positions)
Hindu Temple of Central Indiana (HTCI) is hiring 2 full-time Shaivite priests (Tamil / Telugu). Full Shodasha Karmas + Agama Shastra. US work auth preferred. Apply hr@htci.org.
Hindu Temple of Central Indiana (HTCI) is hiring 2 full-time Shaivite priests (Tamil / Telugu). Full Shodasha Karmas + Agama Shastra.
Hindu Temple of Central Indiana (HTCI) — 3350 N. German Church Road, Indianapolis, IN 46235 — is hiring for two full-time Shaivite Hindu Priest positions (one Tamil-speaking, one Telugu-speaking). Fresh August 2026 hiring cycle.
Position
Role: Full-Time Hindu Priest (Shaivite tradition). Employment: Permanent, up to 55 hours/week during festival weekends. Salary: Commensurate with experience; includes healthcare, paid time off, possible relocation assistance.
Responsibilities
- Daily Nithya Pujas, Archana, Abhishekam, Aarti for temple deities.
- Special pujas: Satyanarayana, Navdurga, festival-specific rituals.
- Havans / Homams as scheduled; lead group chanting.
- Shraddha and cremation ceremonies for community members.
- Weekend and festival service coverage (up to 55 hours/week during peaks).
- Collaborate with staff, committees, volunteers upholding Sanatana Dharma.
Eligibility
- Strong knowledge of Vedic rituals + Agama Shastra (Smartha, Vaishnava, or Shaivite).
- Fully qualified to perform Shodasha Karmas.
- Valid certification from a recognized Hindu religious institution or university.
- Language: Tamil MUST for one role; Telugu MUST for the other. Kannada / Hindi preferred.
- Working knowledge of English.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Experience in Alankaram and leading bhajans desirable.
- US Green Card holders or US Citizens preferred.
Benefits
- Salary + benefits commensurate with experience
- Healthcare package
- Paid time off
- Possible relocation assistance
How to Apply
Email resume + credentials to: hr@htci.org
Temple phone: (317) 891-9199
Official careers page: htci.org/careers • mirrored at sites.google.com/htci.org/home/careers
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HTCI is hiring to maintain uninterrupted services for its growing Indianapolis community. Strong opportunity for qualified priests authorized to work in the US. See our temple-jobs hub for other US openings.
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