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| '''Pūjari''' or '''archaka''' is a designation given to a ] priest who performs ]. The word comes from the ] word "पूजा" meaning worship. They are responsible for performing temple rituals, including ''pūjā'' and '']''. ''Pujari'' are mainly drawn from the Hindu ]. | |||
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Pūjari or archaka is a designation given to a Hindu temple priest who performs pūja. The word comes from the Sanskrit word "पूजा" meaning worship. They are responsible for performing temple rituals, including pūjā and aarti. Pujari are mainly drawn from the Hindu Brahmin.
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