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'''Pujari''' means one who does the ] of the ] of God physically in Hindu temples as a priest. Pujaris are also called "archaka". Pujaris learn and chant hymns (]s in Sanskrit) dedicated to God, generally in ]. Pujaris are mainly drawn from the Hindu ] ]. '''Pujari''' means one who does the ] of the physical manifestation of God in human form in our own temples as a priestess. Pujaris are also called "archaka". Pujaris learn and practise Self-knowledge(]s in Sanskrit) dedicated to God, generally in ]. Pujaris are mainly drawn from the Hindu ] ] now in god-realization all over the planet Earth.


==Pujaris lifestyle== ==Pujaris lifestyle==

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Pujari means one who does the Puja of the physical manifestation of God in human form in our own temples as a priestess. Pujaris are also called "archaka". Pujaris learn and practise Self-knowledge(manthras in Sanskrit) dedicated to God, generally in Sanskrit. Pujaris are mainly drawn from the Hindu Brahmin caste now in god-realization all over the planet Earth.

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. they conduct hindu prayer services.

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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