This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Mairi (talk | contribs) at 17:49, 20 April 2012 (cleanup introduction). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 17:49, 20 April 2012 by Mairi (talk | contribs) (cleanup introduction)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages)
No issues specified. Please specify issues, or remove this template. (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
A pujari or archaka is a Hindu priest, who performs puja rituals at temple. 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. 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.
See also
| Worship in Hinduism | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main topics | |||||||
| Rituals |
| ||||||
| Mantras | |||||||
| Objects | |||||||
| Materials | |||||||
| Instruments | |||||||
| Iconography | |||||||
| Places | |||||||
| Roles | |||||||
| Sacred animals | |||||||
| Sacred plants |
| ||||||
| See also | |||||||
 | This Hinduism-related article is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |