A Hindu priest, used irrespective of gender, may refer to either of the following:
* A Pujari (IAST: Pūjārī) or an Archaka is a Hindu temple priest.
* A Purohita (IAST: Purōhita) officiates and performs rituals and ceremonies, and is usually linked to a specific family or, historically, a dynasty. Traditionally, priests have predominantly come from the Brahmin varna, whose male members are designated for the function in the Hindu texts. Hindu priests are known to perform prayer services, often referred to as puja. Priests are identified as pandits or pujaris amongst the devotees.
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| - A Hindu priest, used irrespective of gender, may refer to either of the following:
* A Pujari (IAST: Pūjārī) or an Archaka is a Hindu temple priest.
* A Purohita (IAST: Purōhita) officiates and performs rituals and ceremonies, and is usually linked to a specific family or, historically, a dynasty. Traditionally, priests have predominantly come from the Brahmin varna, whose male members are designated for the function in the Hindu texts. Hindu priests are known to perform prayer services, often referred to as puja. Priests are identified as pandits or pujaris amongst the devotees. (en)
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| - Teaching, studying, sacrificing for oneself, sacrificing for others, giving and receiving gifts are the six functions for the ‘first born’. (en)
- Brāhmaṇas of pure Brāhmaṇa-birth, intent upon their duties, should duly perform the six acts in due order. (en)
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| - A Hindu priest, used irrespective of gender, may refer to either of the following:
* A Pujari (IAST: Pūjārī) or an Archaka is a Hindu temple priest.
* A Purohita (IAST: Purōhita) officiates and performs rituals and ceremonies, and is usually linked to a specific family or, historically, a dynasty. Traditionally, priests have predominantly come from the Brahmin varna, whose male members are designated for the function in the Hindu texts. Hindu priests are known to perform prayer services, often referred to as puja. Priests are identified as pandits or pujaris amongst the devotees. (en)
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