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) is an individual with specialised knowledge or a teacher of any field of knowledge in Hinduism, [1] particularly the Vedic scriptures, dharma, or Hindu philosophy; in colonial-era literature, the term generally refers to lawyers specialized in Hindu law. [3] Whereas, today the title is used for experts in other subjects, such as music.
The primary responsibility of members of the priesthood class is to conduct daily prayers at the local temple and officiate Hindu rituals and ceremonies.A pujari assumes that all visitors to their temple wish to bear witness to a darshana, an auspicious vision of the murti, the temple idol, that serves as a representation of a given deity within the sanctum sanctorum.
The term originates from the Sanskrit term pandit (paṇḍitá पण्डित), meaning "knowledge owner" or "learned man". [4] It refers to someone who is erudite in various subjects and who conducts religious ceremonies and offers counsel to the king and usually referred to a person from the Hindu Brahmin but may also refer to the siddhas, Siddhars, Naths, ascetics, sadhus, or yogis ().
In the centuries that followed, Kashmir produced many poets, philosophers, and artists who contributed to Sanskrit literature and Hindu religion. Among notable scholars of this period was Vasugupta (c. 875–925 CE) who wrote the Shiva Sutras which laid the foundation for a monistic Shaiva system called Kashmir Shaivism. [6]
Chandala: One of the names for the most degraded Hindu casts. Choky, Chokee: A chair, seat; guard, watch. The station of a guard or watchman. A place where an officer is stationed to receive tolls and customs. Chokidar, Chowkidaar: A watchman. Choultry: A covered public building, for the accommodation of passengers.
A carnival float featuring a Hindu temple that is planned for an upcoming India Day Parade in New York City has sparked controversy, with a number of groups calling it anti-Muslim and saying it ...
The Biden campaign responded to the New York Times editorial board’s op-ed urging Biden to step aside after his poor debate performance in Atlanta.
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