Pujari, Pujāri, Pūjārī: 6 definitions
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Pujari means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Arcana-dipika - 3rd EditionPūjārī (पूजारी) refers to:—A priest, or devotee who performs worship of the deity. (cf. Glossary page from Arcana-dīpikā).
Source: Pure Bhakti: Brhad BhagavatamrtamPūjārī (पूजारी) refers to:—A temple priest. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryPujāri.—(EI 5, 15), a priest; a temple priest; called Pūjārī or Pūjāhārī (Sanskrit Pūjādhārin) in the early medieval records of Orissa. Note: pujāri is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
Source: Shodhganga: Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis and Thengal Kacharis of AssamPujari refers to “Priest”.—It is included in the glossary section of the study on the Sonowal and Thengal Kacharis tribes of Assam (India) who possess a rich cultural heritage, folk customs, local traditions and oral histories
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryPujārī (पुजारी):—(nm) a worshipper, adorer; Hindu priest; hence ~[pana] (nm).
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPūjāri (ಪೂಜಾರಿ):—[noun] a man paying homage, veneration or devotion to a deity; a worshipper.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary1) Pujārī (पुजारी):—n. 1. one who worships; worshipper; 2. temple or shrine priest who perform puja;
2) Pūjārī (पूजारी):—n. priest; worshipper;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: The, Pujari, Te.
Starts with: Pujarike.
Full-text: Pujahari, Tumdudevaru, Pujakari, Pujiga, Bhagatavada, Puujaari, Pujaka, Daivakulika, Uvaccan, Devakarmin, Dravyanikshepa, Acamana, Kulai, Devakanmi, Devaru, Nityayaga, Kodu.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.10.110 < [Chapter 10 - The Glories of Śrī Puṇḍarīka Vidyānidhi]
Verse 3.4.455 < [Chapter 4 - Descriptions of Śrī Acyutānanda’s Pastimes and the Worship of Śrī Mādhavendra]
Verse 2.179 < [Chapter 2 - The Lord’s Manifestation at the House of Śrīvāsa and the Inauguration of Saṅkīrtana]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Kolar < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Temples in Malurpatna < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Temples in Malur < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Śrī Kṣīra-corā Gopīnātha < [Chapter 1.3 - The Preaching of Śrī Narottamānanda Prabhu to Śrīla Gurudeva]
Leaving Home and going to Navadvīpa < [Chapter 1.3 - The Preaching of Śrī Narottamānanda Prabhu to Śrīla Gurudeva]
Serving Śrīla Bhaktivedānta Svāī Mahārāja < [Chapter 1.2 - Śrīla Gurudeva’s Pūrvāśrama]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.1.219 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Social Folk customs of the Sonowal and Thengal Kacharis (by Suravi Gohain Duwarah)
Part 1.1 - Description of Baithou or Bathou Puja < [Chapter 3 - Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis]
Part 1.9 - Description of Khin Bhonga Puja < [Chapter 3 - Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis]
Part 1.4 - Description of Saragdeo Puja < [Chapter 3 - Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis]
Birth of A God < [June 1948]
Two Short Stories < [January - March 1977]
Joshuva’s Poetry: A Subaltern Study < [April – June, 2005]