What is "pujari"

n. (context Hinduism English) Someone who performs a puja, especially a priest in a Hindu temple.

A pujari or archaka is a Hindu temple priest. The word comes from the Sanskrit/Hindi word " Puja" meaning worship. 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.