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A '''pujari''' or '''archaka''' is a ] ] priest. The word comes from the Sanskrit/Hindi word "]" meaning worship.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/pujari | title=pujari | publisher='']'' | accessdate=3 December 2013}}</ref> They are responsible for performing temple rituals, including puja and ], and taking care of ]s. Pujaris are mainly drawn from the Hindu ] ]. Both men and women can be pujaris. |
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A '''pujari''' or '''archaka''' is a ] ] priest. The word comes from the Sanskrit/Hindi word "]" meaning worship.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/pujari | title=pujari | publisher='']'' | accessdate=3 December 2013}}</ref> They are responsible for performing temple rituals, including puja and ], and taking care of ]s. Pujaris are mainly drawn from the Hindu ] ]. Both men and women can be pujaris. |
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All pujaris are expected to adhere to a ] diet. Throughout India, pujaris act as counselors during Hindu festivities and festivals. They have a reputation for being learned. They conduct Hindu prayer services. |
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In ] society, pujaris traditionally belonged to the priestly class in the ] community. |
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