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The Religious Hipocriscy continues. No matter what religion it is...there always seems to be a commono denominator....those who are believers..(the good ones) and those who are not ( the bad ones.).. Those who shall have thier salvation by contributing all of thier money to the church and those who don't and will burn in hell.

If you believe in something, then does it matter what other people believe? What matter of it is yours about other peoples' beliefs?

It's become so adulterated with crooks it's is more of a immoral thing than what it started as ....Holy.

I googled and found out the location. Since I work in the area, I drove past this place.

I have seen Hindu Temples. I have been to other Hindu Temples in the Atlanta area (in Riverdale and Lilburn). I have seen pictures of Hindu Temples in India. And, this sir, is NO HINDU TEMPLE.

Horrible choice of paint colors. Haven't seen another building so gaudy and in such poor taste. Right opposite this is a very nicely maintained church.

Hindus should be appalled by this one.

If I had any doubt about this person's guilt, it was removed when I saw that photograph. "Hindus only allowed" sign takes me to an era when we saw "Whites only" signs in the south!! Is it legal or constitutional? I will drive up there on Monday and try to enter, and let them try to stop me. This show must stop!!

Any institution which is a 503(c)(3) corporation, and receives a federal tax-exempt status is in violation of the federal civil rights laws. I am attaching an article that illustrates this very well, and cites the Bob Jones v. United States (1983) case.

http://works.bepress.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=10
00&context=nicholas_mirkay

Hinduism is a free-flowing, diverse, all-encompasing way of life, and religion. There is no badge that one can wear--like those who were interned at Auscwitz and Dachau wore a Yellow Star of David or the Pink Triangle.

This man's way of separating "hindus" from "non-hindus" is purely based on ethinicity or race.

This is an Indian "non" immigrant's way of saying: "WASPs are not Hindus. Whitey keep out." A very clear example of reverse discrimination practiced by immigrants. Typically it is their derision of Latinos, Africans, and African-Americans. They usually favor caucasians, as Indians such as this man usually favor fair-skinned people. However, in this case Mr. Travis--who is a caucasian-- must have done something to piss this man off for him to have posted this sign.

He should be reported for violation of your First Amendment rights, and for violation of the Federal Civil Rights Act.

http://works.bepress.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=10
00&context=nicholas_mirkay

I drove by there Friday afternoon and noticed the signs are no longer there. Interesting timing since that was the same day I posted this blog about Monday's upcoming investigation.

Regardless, it appears that non-Hindus are suddenly welcome again at the Temple.

Want to add one more thing. He does not follow main stream Hindu religion, but claims that he preaches a sub-set of the religion called 'Athervana Veda' which basically deals with Black magic. I guess he is ripping many people with huge $ amount by telling them he can solve their personal problems invoking some demi-gods associated with black magic. Many Buy in to this and donate to him.

There is another Hindu temple in Riverdale, Clayton county which follows main stream Hindu religion where this guy gets no respect. So I guess he started his own temple.

His victims are generally depressed because they lack control over their lives. Their problems, like ours, which can range from physical illnesses to immigration delays or workplace problems overwhelm them.
When they approach the Commander of Crooks, he leads them to believe that there light at the end of the tunnel, and all with be well.
Instead, they are charged, then overcharged, and then find out that the problems have not resolved themselves. The let down from a high caused by false assurances, the financial loss (upwards of $5000.00) incurred, and the Commander's subsequent insults; drive these despondent individuals into a deeper depression. They now experience shame and anger as well -because they have been deceived. There is also the fear that he will use occult to make their lives worse.
In some instances he will actually use his editorials in the rag he calls Siddhi Times (USPS Permit No. 59) to announce the victims' problems to the world; while he simultaneously uses free blogs to cyber bully these unfortunate inviduals.
Because of all this, and the inherent immigrant unwillingness to deal with law-enforcement, this Commander guy continues to propser.
If ever indicted, tried, and convicted, he will show no remorse or penitance; but would rather use that opportunity to devise new schemes.

There are hundreds of fake gurus in India, but i am unable to understand that how these criminals can establish themselves and find a market niche in society here in USA where most of us are educated and rationals thinkers.

P.T.Barnum said that there is a sucker born every minute.

In reply to Madhav's post Jul 19,2008/ 3:51PM
"There are hundreds of fake gurus in India, but i am unable to understand that how these criminals can establish themselves and find a market niche in society here in USA where most of us are educated and rationals thinkers."

response: It's a perfect breeding ground for a criminal like annamalai/ commdr siddr here in USA.it's because most of us don't do a whole lot of community related work and get us involved in political/ social mainstream life. Yes, we go to social parties and shar some news & ifno. but when it comes to personal matter, we seal our lips due to fear, shame or even modesty. Especially, folks getting caught with creatures like selvam go thro' sensitive issues such as physical/ mental/ emotional/ financial/ child/spouse or even business related problems. Now, in the name of offering soultions, he offers solace bysaying things so sweet. rips them off and end of story. one or tow people dare to question are amde silent through his tactics/ intimidations. Got the picture of reality! hope & believe law enforcement wakes up and seal this guy for good...

Watch Fox5 Short Clip on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKKeBvrzvPQ

Randy,

Bravo! Good job in exposing this crook. We all work hard, earn, and spend our hard earned money. No way on Earth should a crook be allowed to steal from naive people and live lavishly.

I hope BCIS deports him back to India, FBI should confiscate his property, and IRS should auction that property and give back money to people who were cheated, also recalculate taxes and make that cheat pay taxes since he incorporated 501(C)(3) organizations.

Once again keep up your good work, stay focused on this topic, we will help and support you in your investigations, you will have support from all folks who believe in Hinduism.

Joy

Go to http://appsext8.dos.state.ny.us/corp_public/corpsearch.
entity_search_entry

and search for the tearm VISHAL

Here is a link that shows that his California Temple or Apple Valley Temple or Hindu Temple of High Desert is defunct as a corporation.
Please copy and paste this link:

http://kepler.sos.ca.gov/corpdata/ShowAllList?QueryCorp
Number=C2667203&printer=yes

Also if you go the IRS website to Publication 78, you will find that his California and Texas temples do not exist. His Virginia temples are not there as well.

Here is that link:

http://www.irs.gov/app/pub-78/

Lastly, here is a link to Sen. Chuck Grassley's (R- Iowa) website. He chairs the committee that has sent letters to heads of abusive (religous )non-profit corporations.

http://grassley.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=
Contact.Home

Dr. S.A. Manohara, who provided the H1-B visa for this crook allowed this fraud to practise his tricks of fooling people in the temple at Malibu, CA. The same doctor is also the head of that temple as well. After fooling the people there, this crook has now moved to GA. Why this doctor continues to turn a blind eye to all the attrocities of his 'employee' to whom he pays salary on paper and then collects the salary back from him is a mystery. Or is it?

Selvam's (Annamalai's) sponsor of his H1-B is Dr. S.A. Manohara in Truxton, CA. He is also on the board of trustees of a temple in Malibu, CA. Dr. Manohara must definitely be aware when Selvam was cheating the devotees in that temple. After draining their savings, Selvam moved to GA. Dr. Manohara still continues to keep Selvam on payroll by paying him 'salary' on paper, but resources tell me that Selvam pays Dr. Manohara back the amount in cash!! Looks too complicated to understand, or is it?

Nadadur S.Kumar is the attorney helping Dr. S.A. Manohara and Selvam / Annamalai to all the legal issues.

http://www.urlpire.com/?NLRMQ

btw, he claimed himself as a Doctor who has valid license and not using in USA; also claimed he worked as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Chennai; He used his picture with DGP Walter Devaram for this. My sources from Chennai told me that he was working in Homeguard service in tamilnadu. Homeguards are not police; if they say they are police, that itself against law in India.
read this.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2281977.
cms

again broken. sorry for repeat post.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2281977.
cms

S. A. MANOHARA, M.D., INC., Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent; SAKREPATNA A. AND JAYASHREE MANOHARA, Petitioners v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent

Docket Nos. 9491-92, 15263-92

UNITED STATES TAX COURT

T.C. Memo 1994-333; 1994 Tax Ct. Memo LEXIS 367; 68 T.C.M. (CCH) 142


July 21, 1994, Filed

DISPOSITION: [*1] Decisions will be entered for respondent.



CASE SUMMARY

PROCEDURAL POSTURE: Petitioner taxpayers sought review of the determination of respondent Commissioner of Internal Revenue (commissioner), which determined deficiencies and additions to the taxpayers' federal income tax returns. The taxpayers were a husband and wife.

OVERVIEW: The husband was a psychiatrist and incorporated his practice, in which he owned 100 percent of the stock. The wife received a salary and although the corporation's income tax return indicated that she devoted all of her time to the business, she worked full time as a programmer for another corporation. The corporation entered into a contract with a service under which the service became the employer of the corporation's employees and paid the employees' salaries and pension benefits. The corporation deducted business expenses and pension plan expenses. The court entered a judgment in favor of the commissioner and sustained the deficiencies and additions. The court held that it appeared that the wife performed some services for the corporation but it was inherently incredible that the services had the same, or close, value to the services performed by the husband. The cou

I have been hearing lots of things about this person. He keeps saying that he has donated several millions to this temple. As a Hindu, we never visited this temple and seems to be like a cheat.

As former CEO and Temple Manager of the Hindu Temple of Georgia, I can tell you that what is being exposed here about this charlatan SELVAM is just the tip of the iceberg. When, as Temple Manager, I refused to participate in many illegal activities and threatened to expose him, I was fired, turned out of the home the Temple provided immediately and threatened with my life. Former members of the temple have told me that "Commander" Selvam said that I should be "killed like a dog". This man is a source of shame for the entire Hindu Community. And I have been enraged for the last year because so many in the Hindu community in Atlanta who KNEW what was going on preferred to remain silent rather than support those who wished this sham to be exposed. It is time for Hindus to stop allowing such charlatans to continue unexposed out of fear of making Hinduism look bad!

just another pulpit pimp trying out his scams on gulible people, don't worry God's watching I wouldn't go near this dude when theres a thunderstorm about, or Randy maybe your story is a tool in God's punishment of this fool.
Still if you hear a clap of thunder... I'd duck & cover...:(!)..trippy

I used to see this cheater's ad in the magazines showing up that he has donated millions of dollars to a temple, that happens to be his own. WOW, what a great idea of keeping money to himself while attracting innocent devotees to offer their hard earned money into his pocket. We are Hindus too, but we just hated this guy posing like a GURU and bosting like a politician, just after seeing that ad. Later , we came to know that he is really a fraud. But this is not a case of community. A real Hindu will never ever get involve into such a shameful activity. This is a case of an individual, thief, cheater, who must be thrown out of the country and put behind the bars. Let all of us Hindus join togather to destroy his illegal empire.

All those who have tips on the fraudulent activities at the Hindu Temple of Georgia and by Dr. Commander Selvam Siddhar Swamiji (whose real name is Annamalai Annamalai), his wife Parvathy Sivanadiyan and Lakshmanan Viswanathan (aka L.V.Sharma) should contact Randy Travis at randy.travis@foxtv.com. Let us channelize this carefully, and bring these frauds and this fraudulent organization to justice.

This recently concluded case, and pending criminal cases demonstrate how Nadadur Sampath and his cousin Nadadur Varadhan are adept at laundering money to in foreign countries.
Nadadur Sampath is Dr. Commander Selvam's immigration attorney.

(2008) 1 MLJ 1256 (Mad)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS


Present : P. Jothimani, J.

Case Number(s) : W.P.No.36524 of 2002 and WPMP.Nos.16890 and 16891 of 2006

Judgement Date : Monday 28th of January 2008

Nadadur Varadhan .....Appellant(s)
Versus
Deputy Director of Enforcement, Enforcement Directorate, Government of India, Chennai - 600 006 and Others .....Respondent(s)

Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (46 of 1973), Sections 9(1), 9(d) - Charges under Sections 50, 73(3) - Petitioner charged under Sections 9(1) and 9(d), Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 - Matter adjudicated, penalty imposed - Rs. 40,000 penalty paid by petitioner - Petitioner having NRI account with fourth respondent Bank - Petitioner being in financial crisis borrowing from Sampath his cousin - Through transfer from Sampath's account with fourth respondent bank - Allegations of violation of Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 against Sampath and another - Investigation and prosecution - Petitioner charged under Sections 9(1) and 9(d), paying penalty - No proceeding pending against petitioner - But petitioner's NRE then deposit account frozen at instance of third respondent Reserve Bank - Writ Petition by petitioner seeking de-freezing of said account - Also Miscellaneous Petition challenging third respondent's order to block s

There has been Sooooooooo much information brought to light about this Divine Culprit. Lets join hands and put an end to this SUPER FRAUD SWAMIJI SRI SRI SELVAM SIDDHAR!!!!!!!!!!

yes, FreeInUSA. that was typo. I already sent an email from another id with my phone number. Call me please.

Om Namashivyaa!!
Good Day!!
Att: Mr Michael Carlin, Producer
Fox5 News

Dear Mr Carlin

It has come to my attention that Fox Intends to publish and broadcast a scandalous and defamatory report on Monday, July 21, 2008 and Tuesday, July 22, 2008 during the 6:00 P.M. and 100:00 PM newscasts. I am informed that the information you are using for the basis of this broadcast was derived wholly from individuals who have declared themselves enemies of the Hindu Temple of Georgia and seek its destruction .Their motives are ulterior as it is their desire to rest the Temple from me for their own benefit. They are motivated by jealousy, envy and covetousness.

Your motive on the other hand appear to be the exploitation of the broadcast media, which exploitation you are now employing to harass and destroy those with whom you have fundamental religious and cultural disagreements. If you have no respect for the Hindu Religion or the people of India then why don't you just say so instead of attacking me and my Temple?

My Hindu Temple has been of great service to the Hindu Community not only in Atlanta, whereas all over the Nation and has many avid supporters and followers all over the country. I am sure the Indian and Hindu community generally , will be disappointed in your broadcast and will clearly see that your efforts are not informative, but destructive. While we all appreciate your monopolization of the broadcast message during the hours 6:00.pm and 10:00 p.m. I challenge you to publish my refutation of your message and my view of your true motive during the broadcast

Here's the rest: (sorry we don't have more room in our response box)

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I challenge you to publish my refutation of your message and my view of your true motive during the broadcast

Regards,

Commander Selvam
Hindu Temple of Georgia
5900 Brookhollow Parkwya
Norcross, GA- 30071, USA
Tel: 770 447 9393
web: www.108shiva.com

Thanks Randy for the time and listening.

That letter says it all: MY temple. So all the revenue goes into MY pocket. Please tell this crazy, illiterate idiot: A commander or a military title (Wing Commander or Commander equivalent to a Lt. Col in the British and Commonwealth forces) is used a prefix only if that title has been earned. When one leaves the force (RETD) is added.
He may be a commander: Commander of his crooks and degenerates whom he imported into this country as priests. These crooks on the their commander's orders run around cheating, harassing, abusing and bad-mouth other individuals.
Dr. Conmander Siddhar Selvam can you imagine that your daughter, all of her friends,and their parents, her teachers and everyone will watch this. Can you imagine her shame!!!!!!
All of your wife's friends (if she has any!) will watch it. All of your business associates across the country will watch it.
All of the world will watch it everytime they search for your name. You can't stop that can you. Only Lord Shiva can help you here.
Two words: FIRST AMENDMENT!!!

Hey mr. crook commander some of us are very, very devout shaivites who read the namakkam, srirudram and chamakkan regularly. So you will realize that there are more hindus who want to see you arrested and deported.
Wait till the show airs, we will know after that if hindus and indians are disappointed or not.
Take note that law enforcement agencies watch this show as well.

Mister Selvam (it is inaccurate to call you a Dr) - The Hindu temple of Georgia is NOT a temple, and you and your cronies are frauds. Investigating you and your so called temple is not an affront to the Hindu community. On the contrary, Randy and Fox 5 are doing great service to the residents of Atlanta by shining the light on your misdeeds. I also "pooh-pooh" your attempts to make this look like religious discrimination. I am a devout Hindu and a resident of Atlanta - and I applaud Randy's investigation. I look forward to seeing the program today.

YOU are the one who is trying to confuse people. Frauds like you are there in all religions, you just happen to be Hindu - and you deserve the same fate as any other religious fraud - jail time....

This letter, along with his GA-SOS filings, his NY corporation filings, his non-existent CA 501(c)(3) filings and the fact he makes profits from these should be sent to the Ins. Gen of Investigations at the Ga SOS who will look into this. This letter is an admission that he owns this temple, profits from it, yet has filings under false names and addresses, and has designated his employees as agents.
The GA DoR, and IRS are very very interested in such shell corporations. Then there is the fact that he tries to import immigrants based on this corporate status.
He is making things harder on himself, and easier for the law!!!!!!!!!!!!

This madman clown who calls himself Siddhar Selvam Commander devoted three pages in his rag his calls Siddhi Times to praise Iranian President MahmoudiNejad as the "best person in the world". He did this specifically to stir up a controversy and to bait the US govt.
The Iranian president is a madman in his own right. Right or wrong Mahmoudinejad contributes to the world instability.
I am surprised how this commander crook is allowed to preach what he wishes using taxpayer dollars--because the mailing of that piece of crap is subsidizied by USPS Permit No. 59.

Very nice work Randy - well balanced and unbiased. Can't wait to see Part 2. The program even addressed the distinction between the this fraud Selvam/HTG and the Riverdale Temple, which is a true Hindu temple. I do hope the authorities will take notice and bring down the "for-profit" scam called Hindu Temple of Georgia on Jimmy Carter Blvd.

I watched the Fox 5 investigation today. Great work Randy. All people who got cheated by him should be united and file compliant with Gwinnett police and district attorney. is there a common Email/address where people can get together and discuss a common strategy

Prison is waiting for Selvam (Dr, Commendar, Swamy)

AtlantaHindu! Please contact Randy Travis at randy.travis@foxtv.com. You can also contact Valmiki Raghunathan at valmikipr@yahoo.com; 678-524-2733 M anytime. He knows Randy Travis and can hook you up with Randy.

Most of people who got conned by this guy are people who dont live in Atlanta - they think that HTG is actually the HTA and is legitimate. They fall into the trap set up by this charlatan fraud and call the 1800 number.

Also this fraud invokes the verbal contract rule of Georgia to do the fraud.

This fraud's 'Siddhi times' is also present in stores all over USA - somehow gullible Indian shop owners put this out there for more people to get into this trap.

This matter needs more publicity outside Atlanta.

fox 5 is a local news station not a national one

All I-Team stories remain on the Fox5 website indefinitely. Anyone in the country (or the world) will be able to watch the series at their convenience.

That's the beauty of the web. Even though we focus on local news, we actually have the potential of a worldwide audience.

Posters are welcome to share the link with anyone they wish.

Tuesday's story also investigates Dr. Commander's repeated claim that he has similar temples scattered across the country.

And you'll find out what this swami's policy is when it comes to bringing large amounts of meat and alcohol into the temple building.

That would be literally.

Randy, you have access to all of the documents, in that case can you reiterate the fact:
1) Use language in letter to you: My temple (indicates sole ownership);
2) Corporate filings indicate various employees as agents of record, ergo: Ownership;
3) Letter you showed today indicates services being performed--for which clients/devotees are charged, then over charged;
4)HTC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporations, hence NO TAXES;
5)Advertises services unlike any other temple;
6) Claimed there was a temple in California, but expired according to IRS pub 78;

Taking all of the above together: where is money going to; where is money gathered for California temple; to whom is he making puported donations; why are services not being taxed?
Do you think it is upto law enforcement, and the literate, washed and erudite masses to connect the dots?
We appreciate your service to the community of God!

Randy,
Good and unbiased coverage so far; Some random thoughts based on what I heard and venting my general opinion in a blog like format.

These are some observations
1. The temple has been claimed as a private one by siddhar selvam a few times directly to me and to my friends(Nothing wrong as he paid for everything), never made me comfortable to participate in the activities wholeheartedly, even though some priests(Not Sharma&few others who seemed more focus on the troubleshooting techniques vs demonstrating devotion) are well read and devoted people. unfortunately I dont see 2 of the good vaishnava ones in recent days.

2. Credicard issues - This can be an organizational issue(May be someone in the Org did it) vs direct siddhar involvement(Benefit of doubt!) assuming the fact it took place based on the evidences shown regarding the BBB evidences

3. In general Swami is a celibate and they go through a rigorous 7 to 10 years of austerities and penances in the name of bramacharis(batchelor celibates) and then graduate to become swamis or Masters. Even the married ones go through this process to become Swamis leaving their wordly attachments.

The people who could not keep up such vows return back to normal family lives or becomes priests. So the Term "Swami" is a very Honor hindus provide on some of the spiritual and religious heads. Selvam should at the most stay as a siddhar which is someone capable of performing miracles instead of being referred to as a SWAMI as he could not let go his comforts based on the Million dollar mansion we saw.

4. Conclusion: Th

just watched the video, great coverage. You are unmasking someone who use Hinduism for his benefits. Nothing wrong with that.

Thanks

Hello rational thinker,
what do you say about Selvam's claims about he is a MD and Deputy Commissioner of Police(DCP); And also a Sannyasi who is married with kids.

MD and DCP are lies.

He Cheats people with purpose. There is no second thought.

Randy
How to navigate to this video clip in the website?
Thanks
Ratthink

Rathink:

The link is too long to put here. Just go to our main myfoxatlanta.com. Either click on the link on the list of top stories, or click on I-Team. You should find a link there, too.