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
