Seated from Left to Right
Manmohan Nayyar, MD * Vir Nanda, MD
Back Row
Rakesh Grover, MD * Raman Poola, MD * Rajeev Yelamanchili, MD
Founding Members
The founding members of Krishna Valley Temple (KVT) have proudly served our growing spiritual family for many years, working together to expand the Temple by welcoming additional deities, hosting meaningful festivals, and offering enriching programs for devotees. They also coordinated the visits of revered saints from India, who joined our community in celebrating the historic installation of Lord Bala Ji.
KVT stands as a sacred home of prayer, worship, and devotion—belonging to all devotees and to the greater Apple Valley community. Since opening, KVT has been honored to welcome many interfaith groups, local organizations, and school field trips, fostering understanding, respect, and unity among diverse traditions.
To commemorate the installation of Lord Bala Ji, the founding members have commissioned exquisite handcrafted wood carvings to adorn the Temple pillars and doors. These pieces, created by skilled artisans in India, were carefully transported across the ocean to enhance the beauty and sacred atmosphere of KVT.
The founding members remain deeply committed to nurturing and expanding KVT. With heartfelt gratitude, they acknowledge and thank the Executive Committee for their continued dedication to preserving the sanctity, purity, and spiritual mission of the Temple.
“Surrender unto Me; I shall protect you.”
— Bhagavad Gita 18.66, Lord Krishna
