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A pujari or archaka is a Hindu temple priest. They are responsible for performing temple rituals, including puja and aarti, and taking care of murtis. Pujaris are mainly drawn from the Hindu Brahmin caste. Both men and women can be pujaris.

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

• Pandit
• Purohita

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