Pujari Explained

Pūjari is a designation given to a Hindu temple priest who performs pūja. The word comes from the Sanskrit word "पूजा" meaning worship. They are responsible for performing temple rituals, including pūjā and aarti. Pujari are mainly drawn from the Hindu Brahmin and Billava[1] [2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume I of VII . 9781465582362 . Thurston . Edgar . 28 September 2020 .
  2. Web site: The Role of Archakas, Temple Priests, in Hinduism. 2021-04-08. www.hinduwebsite.com. en-us.
  3. News: 2019-11-11. A pujari is merely an appointee of a shebait: Supreme Court. The Hindu. 2021-04-08.

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