noun
Pooja
POOD-zhuh
Pooja (noun) means a Hindu ritual act of worship, typically involving offerings, prayers, and devotional rites in front of a deity or shrine. Example: “The family performed a pooja at dawn to bless the new house.”
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A Hindu ritual act of worship, typically involving offerings, prayers, and devotional rites in front of a deity or shrine.
"The family performed a pooja at dawn to bless the new house."
How to use Pooja
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Hindu worship ceremony, ranging from a brief daily ritual at a home shrine to elaborate temple festivals.
UK vs US
Also commonly spelled "puja"; both spellings are widely used in English.
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Etymology
From Sanskrit pūjā, meaning "worship" or "reverence."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Pooja” mean?
The word “Pooja” means a Hindu ritual act of worship, typically involving offerings, prayers, and devotional rites in front of a deity or shrine. In plain terms, a Hindu worship ceremony, ranging from a brief daily ritual at a home shrine to elaborate temple festivals.
How do you pronounce “Pooja”?
“Pooja” is pronounced POOD-zhuh (/ˈpuːdʒə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pooja” in a sentence?
Here is “Pooja” used in a sentence: “The family performed a pooja at dawn to bless the new house.”
What part of speech is “Pooja”?
“Pooja” is a noun.
Where does the word “Pooja” come from?
The word “Pooja” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit pūjā, meaning "worship" or "reverence.".
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