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A pujari or archaka (Sanskrit: पूजारी) is a Hindu temple priest. 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. Both men and women can be pujari.
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- Christian use
In India and Nepal the word is not restricted to Hindu Priests (though it is used mainly by them) as it is used also by Christians and possibly other religions. The song "Come and worship Royal Priesthood" by Andy Carter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UixpZTHfrtI in Nepali is "Au pujau Rajpujari" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q81C2bfCcOA
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