Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pujari

noun
puːˈdʒɑːri
Definition
A pujari is a Hindu priest or temple attendant, responsible for performing rituals and ceremonies in a temple.
Examples
  • The pujari led the morning prayers at the temple.
  • During the festival, the pujari performed elaborate rituals to honor the deities.
  • Every evening, the pujari lights the lamps in the shrine as part of the puja.
Meaning
In the context of Hindu worship, a pujari serves as a mediator between the devotees and the divine, conducting various religious practices.
Synonyms
  • priest
  • clergy
  • ritualist