T – Temple & Transparency – Keep the temple, priests, and devotees at the center of every decision.
R – Reputation & Renewal – Rebuild the temple’s credibility through honesty and clear communication.
U – Unity & Inclusion – Unite EC, BOD, trustees, and devotees through respect and open dialogue.
S – Service & Seva – Serve the community selflessly through temple initiatives and social outreach.
T – Trustee & Teamwork – Re-engage trustees and volunteers to build strong collaboration.
Together, these pillars guide how we serve Baba, our priests, and our community.
Sri Venkateswara Temple of Austin
Sri Shridi Sai Baba Temple of Austin
Team TRUST - EC
Team T.R.U.S.T. (Temple First, Always) stands for restoring confidence, improving communication, and reuniting our leadership and community. Our guiding principles — leading without ego or bias, serving with humility, and keeping the temple at the center of every decision.
Venkat Ambati
President
Om Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya
Namaste.
Serving our temples and community is a true blessing. Since moving to Austin with my wife, Supriya, in 2014, I've had the honor of being among the founding trustees of our cherished temples.
As EC President, my purpose is to unify our community, volunteers, trustees, and priests, nurturing our temples as centers of spiritual growth and divine connection. I am dedicated to fostering collaboration and harmony among all, driving sustainable growth and deepening our collective bond with God.
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Guru Krish
Vice President
Guru and his wife, Sunitha, have lived in Austin since 2004 and have been part of the Baba temple since its early days at the Railyard Shopping Center on 1431 in Cedar Park, serving wherever needed with faith and gratitude.
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With nearly two decades of leadership experience across Google, Amazon, and startups, I’ve focused on building teams grounded in trust and transparency. Beyond work, I’ve helped grow Austin’s cricket community from one team to over forty and represented the USA Masters Over-40 team internationally.
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My goal is to help restore our temple’s reputation and unity through humility, respect, and disciplined service.
Partha Saradhi Govind
Religious Chair
My wife and I live in Cedar Park with our two daughters and have been part of the temple community since 2014. With over a decade of engineering leadership experience, I value structure, teamwork, and clear communication — qualities I strive to bring into temple service.
During my tenure as EC & Interim Board Secretary, I helped draft the Bylaw Charter, strengthen transparency through timely meeting minutes, and oversee completion of the outdoor pavilion before Brahmotsavam.
As Education Chair, I supported Bala Vikas growth from 200 to over 450 students and honored teachers for their service. With deep knowledge of pujas, yagnas, and Vedic rituals, my focus is to preserve tradition, strengthen priest relations, and foster unity through disciplined and authentic service.
Phanidhar Annamreddy
Treasurer
Phanidhar and his family have been devoted supporters of the temple community for many years. He previously served as Assistant Treasurer in the first EC committee, gaining valuable experience in temple financial operations and community accountability.
With a strong background in financial data analytics and technology leadership, Phanidhar has led teams focused on transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency. His professional experience in managing large-scale financial processes enables him to strengthen the temple’s fiscal discipline and integrity.
As Treasurer, his goal is to ensure responsible stewardship of temple funds, promote transparency and accountability, and support the temple’s continued growth while preserving our Hindu traditions and values.
Aswartha Aramadaka
Asst. Treasurer
My wife, Sireesha, and I moved to June in 2016 and have been volunteering at the temple since its inception.
With over 20 years of corporate leadership experience and a decade of service in temple and nonprofit organizations across India, Singapore, Malaysia, and the U.S., I’ve had the privilege of leading numerous key initiatives. I currently serve as Chair of the Education Committee, focusing on guiding our children and promoting Hindu culture.
Looking ahead, my goal is to foster trust through transparency,egoless, unity, humility, and selfless service while empowering volunteers and help to ensure open, accountable financial systems.
Prasanna Anjaneyulu Manikonda Secretary
Originally from Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, my family’s roots are deeply grounded in Sanatana Dharma and temple service. My parents have been active volunteers and founding members of several temples in Hyderabad, inspiring my own commitment to serve.
Since 2022, I’ve served as a trustee and volunteer, supporting temple operations and community programs. With over 20 years of leadership experience in the IT industry, I bring strong organizational and communication skills focused on transparency and accountability.
As Secretary, my goal is to streamline communications, maintain accurate records, and strengthen collaboration across the EC and Board.
Saikumar Varada
Security Chair
I am saikumar varada and working as IT professional with 17 years experience in various roles. I have been associated with this temple from 2019 and volunteered for multiple occasions.
I am looking for an opportunity to contribute and serve the temple and community in larger capacity in this role