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Pundit Bhima

Pundit Bhima, originally from South India, joined the Sivananda Yoga Farm in 2023.  He was born and brought up in a Vedic Hindu family. His father was Sri Trinadha Lakshmi Narasimha Murty garu who was the Sri Devi Upasaka (meant to serve or one who serves).

He is a traditionally trained priest from the Veda(Yajusha Smartha) from Guru Sri V. Sri Rama murty Garu.  Pundit’ji takes care of the more than 10 temples and shrines at the ashram doing daily puja, aratis, and abhishekam. Pundit’ji is always happy and smiling and welcomes all to join him on his temple tours.

Upcoming Programs by Pundit Bhima

Durga is the Divine Mother worshiped during Navaratri

Navaratri Celebration

October 11 - 20, 2026
Come join the Navaratri Celebration of nine nights of worship to God in the form of the Divine Mother at one of the most inspirational times of the year.

Holiday Retreat: Finding Inner Strength in a World of Constant Change

Also with Swami Adiparashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Swami Divyananda, Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500, Acharya Mangalananda, Nitya (Hoa Tran) and Omkara

December 18, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Join for 2 days or all 12 days | This year we will have a variety of workshops on Prasad: The sweetness of devotion, Ayurveda Self Care, Emotional Intelligence, Removing blockages with yoga and massage, Yantra painting, Selfless love, Positive thinking circle, Self as Satchitananda