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A pujari (Sanskrit: पुजारी) is a Hindu temple priest. The word comes from the Sanskrit word "पुजा" meaning worship. They are responsible for performing temple rituals, including पुजा and aarti, and taking care of murtis. Pujari are mainly drawn from the Hindu Brahmin. Both men and women can be pujari.
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