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Pujari is an Indian surname which means "priest". In Rajput society, Pujaris traditionally belonged to the priestly class in the Kshatriya community. But Pujari is mainly from Brahmin Comunity in Hinduism. All pujaris are supposed to be vegetarians only and don't even eat 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 (Sanskrit word MANTHRA) of God, generally in Sanskrit. Pujaris are are also called ARCHAKA. Throughout India, Pujaris are advisors of all good times for occasions and festivals in Hinduism. Pujaris also known to be very learned community.
Pujari can refer to:
- Linganna Pujari, an Indian politician
- any Hindu temple priest