Vineet Kochhar
PresidentShri Vineet Kochhar embodies the spirit of compassionate service, inspired by the teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba, which emphasize the importance of selfless service to humanity. In February 2022, guided by his master’s wisdom and driven by a deep-seated commitment to honor his mother’s memory, he realized a cherished dream shared by devoted Sai followers by establishing the inaugural Sai Mandir in Surrey, BC. As the President and Chief Servant Officer of the Shri Shirdi Sai Kripa Dham Foundation of BC, affectionately known as Sai Mandir, Surrey, Vineet leads with unwavering dedication, fostering a vibrant community outreach strategy alongside a team of passionate volunteers. Together, they are transforming the Sai Foundation into a beacon of service, touching the lives of diverse communities across British Columbia, and extending their humanitarian efforts globally.
Vikram Sharma
DirectorVik Sharma is a Real Estate Advisor with a diverse background in hospitality, construction, and management. A desire to move closer to his family brought Vik to Vancouver in 2010. His family’s background in construction and real estate inspired him to become a Realtor. Vik has been a dedicated follower of Shirdi Sai Baba from last 10 years. Embracing core values of creativity, customer service excellence, positivity and “Make It Happen” attitude his devotion has led to personal growth and positive changes. Volunteering with Shirdi Sai mandir and Sai pariwar community after work has not only bought out his creativity but also helped him excel in customer service, further enhancing his skills and enriching his experience.
Rana Gill
Director Cultural & EventsRana Gill, an ardent devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba and a renowned Bhajan Singer, hails from Punjab, India. His profound devotion fuels his passion for composing and performing soul-stirring Bhajans dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba. He has released three Bhajan albums and also performed live in over 500 + Sai Bhajan Sandhyas across Canada, the USA, and India since 2009, spreading the divine message of love and devotion. As the cultural director, he efficiently and effectively organizes and promotes cultural and religious activities on all special and auspicious occasions of the Temple.
Sai Eshwari Dubagunta
TreasurerSai Eshwari Dubagunta is a dedicated Sai devotee, devotional singer, and homemaker. She has been immersed in Sai Bhakti since birth, greatly influenced by her parents, who were also strongly devoted to Sainath. Following her father’s footsteps of selfless and unconditional seva, she is tirelessly serving Sai and spreading His name through organizing and leading numerous Sai Naam Sankeertan programs across Canada and the USA according to the devotees requirements.As a treasurer, she efficiently manages the Temple’s finances while also assisting the board in various other aspects of Temple management, showcasing her versatility and commitment to serving Sai and the devotees.
Namrata Kumar
Joint TreasurerNamrata Kumar is a dedicated mother and wife with over 25 years of professional experience. For her, Sai devotion transcends mere religious practice; it’s a guiding philosophy infusing her professional endeavors with purpose, compassion, and integrity, shaped by Sai Baba’s teachings. She draws strength and resilience from her faith, turning to it in times of personal hardships and business challenges. Every aspect of her life, including her business venture Sai Tours & Travel, begins with reverence to Sai Baba, marking the exciting journey ahead with spiritual significance… She’s been a Joint Treasure at Shirdi Sai Kripa Dham Foundation assisting the Board in fulfilling her obligations and carrying out such other duties from time to time.