Pandit Lok Shukla

Pandit Loknath Gajadhar Shukla is the founder of Shri Sanatan Dharm Lok Sabha Inc. and is the principal priest of the temple as well.
Pandit Dev Shukla

Pandit Devendra Shukla is a certified priest from India and has joined Pandit Lok Nath for the day-to-day running of the temple.

Contact Us

Mail
9725 129th St.
South Richmond Hill, NY - 11419

Phone
P: 718-441-5571
About Us
The Shri Sanatan Dharm Lok Sabha Mandir Inc. is a voluntary not-for-profit organization, which has its main focus on Shri Sanatan Dharma Hindu Culture and its activities of a religious, social or cultural nature. The Head officiating Priest is Pt. Loknath Shukla Gajadhar Sukul from Paramaribo, Suriname. and son of Pandit Krishnapersad Gajadhar Sukul.

The idea behind the temple was founded by some very fine individuals in the early beginning of 2003. Through hard work, dedication and courage of family, friends and neighbors, the mandir was built within the residence of Panditji himself. Through support and sustain, our goal was accomplished and incorporated in May 2005.It has necessitated not only the enlargement of the scope of the mandir, but it has established an immediate need for its active participation to secure the needs of the Indian community in the spheres of local life. It is the endeavor of the mandir to bring the community together and attempt to serve as an important link with the coming generations through a process of continuity.

Ever since The Shri Sanatan Dharm Lokh Sabha mandir was established it continues to serve the public, week after week, Sunday after Sunday. We celebrate all Hindu festivals, holidays, Purnima and traditions. Through prayers, chanting, havan and listening to katha’s of several scriptures by various Saints and Pandits from India, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and including panditji, who preached from The Shrimad Bhagwat Maha Puranan and The Shri Ram Charitra Manas.
Temple Organization
President Pt. Loknath Shukla Gajadhar Sukul
Vice President Ajodhyapersad Soekhnandan
Chairman Taini Sieuwnarain
P.R.O/ Asst. Chair Anand Mahabier
Secretary Marijke Jagmohan
Joint Secretary Mohini Najal
Treasurer Neila Debie
Joint Treasurer Asha Balwant
Priests
Priests Pt. Loknath Shukla Gajadhar Sukul
Pt. Devendra Shukla
Bhajan Samaaj Co-ordinator Shaniel Joeloemsingh
Temple Mission
The mandir strives to achieve the following:

Religious Aim
To cater to the religious needs of the community in accordance with traditional Hindu philosophy. Each individual upon leaving the temple must leave at the higher level of God Consciousness then the level he/she arrived with. He/she must realize that all the ritual ceremonies were done according to the method given in the Vedas.

Cultural Aim
To cultivate a better understanding of Indian culture and heritage for coming generations. To celebrate all the Hindu festivals on the correct days according to the panchangs (Indian astrological and religious calendar describing all lunar activates and mahurats)

Social Aim
To promote social activities leading to social cohesion and human betterment. Temple will do its best to help those who request its help in all their religious and humanitarian needs and to achieve mental peace.

Educational Aim
To promote the learning of Indian Languages, leading to a better understanding of the Indian Literature and philosophies. Educate the youth in sanatan dharma way of living their life; this will be achieved with weekly classes in the language, religious values, god and goddesses.