Pandit Amrish Pandey ji is a highly respected Vedic Hindu priest with over 35 years of experience in performing sacred rituals with devotion and authenticity.
Born in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, he began his spiritual path from a young age and completed his formal Vedic education at Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He went on to serve as a priest for 10 years at the revered Devi Talab Mandir in Jalandhar, Punjab, where he deepened his spiritual practice and conducted a wide range of traditional ceremonies and pujas for the community.
In 1999, Pandit ji relocated to the United Kingdom, where he became a key part of the local Hindu community. For over 20 years, he served as a priest at the Leeds Hindu Mandir, leading ceremonies with devotion, clarity, and compassion.
Today, he offers personalised Vedic services across the UK and also serves part-time as a Hindu chaplain at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust, providing spiritual support to individuals and families during times of need.
Fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bhojpuri and English, Pandit ji ensures that every ceremony is conducted with respect for tradition while being accessible and meaningful to devotees from all backgrounds.
"We are blessed that we had the chance to have Grah Pravesh and Satyanarayan Puja done by Pandit ji. His knowledge, calm nature, and sense of humour left a great impression on all our guests. We’re grateful to be in contact with such a wise person."
– Teena, Leeds
"Pandit ji performed our puja with such devotion and clarity. The entire atmosphere felt truly peaceful. We highly recommend him for any spiritual ceremonies."
– Rohit, Leeds