Welcome to my web site! I am an engineer by training. My professional career has focused on turbo machinery (especially jet engines) and smart structures. I also have deep interests in politics and religion. In 1979 I helped found the Connecticut Valley Hindu Temple Society, in Middletown, Connecticut. I was elected to two terms on the Glastonbury, Connecticut town council. Please explore the links on the left to read my many papers and articles on these subjects.

History was made on May 29, 2007 when I was invited by my good friend Senator Lebeau to offer a Hindu prayer before begining the deliberations of the Senate that day. Watch the prayer.

Now Available! Periplus Line publishers has released my new book on Hindu marriage ceremonies The Vedic Wedding. Read more here. Winner of the USA Book News 2007 Best Books Award for Eastern Religions Related Sites: • Indian Matrimonial