Hindu priests
Sacred ritual conductors
Hindu priests are religious officiants in Hinduism who conduct rituals, ceremonies, and worship at temples or private occasions.
The most common term is *pandit* or *pundit*, though *pujari* refers specifically to temple priests who perform daily worship.
Brahmin priests traditionally hold this role by caste, though practices vary.
The Hindu priest chanted mantras during the wedding ceremony.
- spiritual guideTeacher of sacred matters
- fire ritualCeremony involving sacred flames
- holy waterSacramental liquid for blessings
- AshramNamed spiritual community center
- VedasHindu canonical texts
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People practicing severe self-discipline
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rabbis · Buddhist monks · mullahs · pastors · ministers
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