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Meaning of "puja"

Word

Puja

Sanskrit

पूजा

IAST

pūjā

In General

An act of worship of deity at home or temple. It can be a homage to Devas , superiors or ancestors. Usually it is done with flowers, light music, water, perfumes etc

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