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| '''Pujari''' is an ]n surname which means "priest". In ] society, pujaris traditionally belonged to the priestly class in the ] community. But pujaris are mainly drawn from the Hindu ] ]. All pujaris are supposed to be vegetarian only, not even eating eggs. The word 'pujari' means one who does the Puja of the idol of God physically in Hindu temples. They are supposed to learn and chant hymns (]s in Sanskrit) dedicated to God, generally in ]. Pujaris are also called ]. Throughout India, pujaris act as counselors during Hindu festivities and festivals. Pujaris have a reputation for being learned. | |||
| '''Pujari''' means one who does the Puja of the idol of God physically in Hindu temples as a priest. Pujaris are also called ]. Pujaris learn and chant hymns (]s in Sanskrit) dedicated to God, generally in ]. Pujaris are mainly drawn from the Hindu ] ]. | |||
| Pujari can refer to: | |||
| ==Pujaris lifestyle== | |||
| * ], an Indian politician | |||
| All pujaris are supposed to be vegetarian only. | |||
| * ], an Indian Computer Technology leader | |||
| * Any ] temple priest | |||
| ==Pujaris as counselors== | |||
| Throughout India, pujaris act as counselors during Hindu festivities and festivals. Pujaris have a reputation for being learned. | |||
| ==Other meanings== | |||
| Pujari is an also ]n surname which means "priest". | |||
| In ] society, pujaris traditionally belonged to the priestly class in the ] community. | |||
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Pujari means one who does the Puja of the idol of God physically in Hindu temples as a priest. Pujaris are also called archaka. Pujaris learn and chant hymns (manthras in Sanskrit) dedicated to God, generally in Sanskrit. Pujaris are mainly drawn from the Hindu Brahmin caste.
Pujaris lifestyle
All pujaris are supposed to be vegetarian only.
Pujaris as counselors
Throughout India, pujaris act as counselors during Hindu festivities and festivals. Pujaris have a reputation for being learned.
Other meanings
Pujari is an also Indian surname which means "priest".
In Rajput society, pujaris traditionally belonged to the priestly class in the Kshatriya community.
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