Autobiography…Pandit Purshotam N. Sukul
(Hindu Priest/Marriage Officer)

Pandit Purshotam, was born on the farm plantation E. B. Demarrara (Guyana). At the tender age of 8yrs after attending the old Herstelling Hindi School and Providence Govt. School, Pandit Ji had developed a love for Dharma and kirtan (singing of the Divine’s name). Pandit Ji, after graduation from Providence Govt. school, then attended Maha Sabha Secondary School on Lamaha Street, Georgetown (Guyana). Pandit Ji has originated from a Brahman Family of Pandits. His late Grandfather was Pandit Gopal Sukul, then his late father, Pandit Kasinath Sukul, a prominent Pandit in Guyana. Pandit Ji late brother was Pandit Chandricka Sukul, the founder of Durga Shiva Mandir Inc. located in Bronx, New York. Pandit Purshotam Sukul became the Officiating Priest of Durga Shiva Mandir Inc. after the passing of his brother Pandit Chandricka. Pandit Purshotam left for the shores of India to further his studies at the Golokh Dhaam Ashram in Brindabhan and New Delhi India. Pandit Purshotam has been carrying on the tradition of his late brother’s wishes to further progress of the Durga Shiva Mandir Inc. within the Bronx community. Pandit Ji is married to Camla and has two sons Rajah and Anil. Pandit Ji owes great respect to his mother, and his cha-cha, Pandit Pooran Sookul of Metemeerzorg, West Coast Demarrara (Guyana). Pandit Ji and his family continue to uphold the values of Sanathan Dharma.

Contact:
ShivaBhakt01@aol.com
1-718-949-2187

Current Residence:
Queens, NYC