Sanskrit · noun · Faith & Sacred History
Pooja
पूजा
said poo-ja
also written: Puja, Pujaa
Meaning
The Hindu act of ritual worship and offering to a deity.
Literally: worship, reverence
Related words
SANSKRIT
Aarti
The Hindu ritual of waving lighted lamps before a deity while singing hymns.
SANSKRIT
Mandir
A Hindu temple, the house of worship of an image of a deity.
PERSIAN
Parastish
Worship, adoration; the lover's reverent devotion.
ARABIC
Ibadat
Worship; the devotional service rendered to God through prayer and obedience.