Pujaka, ūᲹ첹: 16 definitions
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Pujaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Pujak.
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In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsūᲹ첹 (पूजक) [=Pūjā?] refers to “veneration� (i.e., ‘veneration of Śiva, the fire and one’s Guru�), according to the 9th-century Sarvajñānottaratantra chapter 18.—Accordingly, “Next, I shall teach the best observance among observances, which is known as the Śiva-vrata and which is revered by Asuras and Gods alike. Pure pale ash [should be used, and] white dress and unguents; he should wear a white sacred thread and be adorned by a chignon of matted locks. He should be equipped with all [suitable] ornaments, [and] adorned with white garlands; he should consume [only the pure ritual gruel-offering known as] caru; he should observe the chaste conduct of a student; he should venerate (ūᲹ첹) Śiva, the fire and his Guru. [...]�.

Shaiva (शै�, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramūᲹ첹 (पूजक) refers to the “worshipper�, according to the Ṭīkā (commentary) on the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubᾱ.—Accordingly, “[...] In this way, the goddess indicates by the path of the object of worship, the worshipper (ūᲹ첹) and the act of worship [ūyaūᲹ첹ūāmārgeṇa], what is beneficial and what is not and the place of the arising (of the teaching) which is, essentially, the arising of the Lineage of the Eldest explained before. This is the meaning. [...]�..

Shakta (शाक्�, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
India history and geography
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryūᲹ첹.�(SITI), one who performs worship; a temple priest. Note: ūᲹ첹 is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary� as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English DictionaryūᲹ첹 (पूजक).—a S That worships, adores, reverences.
: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishūᲹ첹 (पूजक).�a That worships, adores.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryūᲹ첹 (पूजक).�a. (-ᾱ f.) [पूज्-ण्वुल् (ū-ṇvܱ)] Honouring, adoring, worshipping, respecting &c.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryūᲹ첹 (पूजक).—mfn.
(-첹�--첹�) Worshiping, a worshiper. E. ū to worship, ṇvܱ aff.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryūᲹ첹 (पूजक).—[ū + aka], adj., f. ᾱ, Worshipping, Mahābhārata 2, 454; honouring, a worshipper.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryūᲹ첹 (पूजक).—worshipper ([genetive] or —�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryūᲹ첹 (पूजक):—[from ū] mf()n. honouring, respecting, worshipping, a worshipper (with [genitive case] or ifc.), [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata etc.]
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)ūᲹ첹 (पूजक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: ūⲹ.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryūᲹ첹 (पूजक) [Also spelled pujak]:�(nm) a worshipper, adorer, devotee, votary.
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Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusūᲹ첹 (ಪೂಜಕ):—[adjective] offering reverence or devotion to a deity; worshipping.
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ūᲹ첹 (ಪೂಜಕ):—[noun] = ಪೂಜಾರಿ [pujari].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryūᲹ첹 (पूजक):—adj. honoring; adoring; worshipping; n. worshipper; priest;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pujakala, Pujakamarga, Pujakanda, Pujakara, Pujakari, Pujakarman, Pujakarmana, Pujakarupa.
Full-text (+54): Pratipujaka, Apujaka, Ishvarapujaka, Shaktipujaka, Kisalayapujaka, Padumapujaka, Matupujaka, Acariyapujaka, Girinelapujaka, Desapujaka, Manjaripujaka, Jatipujaka, Pamsukulapujaka, Citakapujaka, Agnipujaka, Murtipujaka, Padapujaka, Bahitapapapujaka, Kakkarupupphapujaka, Mutthipuja.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Pujaka, ūᲹ첹; (plurals include: Pujakas, ūᲹ첹s). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.3.22 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
Shaivacintamani (analytical study) (by Swati Sucharita Pattanaik)
Part 1.5 - The Story of Lord Liṅgarāja—its Shape and Size < [Chapter 2: Śaivism in Śaiva Purāṇas of Odisha]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Sucindrasthala-mahatmya (critical edition and study) (by Anand Dilip Raj)
Chapter 15 - Pancadasha Adhyaya (pancadaso'dhyayah) < [Chapter 5 - Sucindrasthalamahatmya: Sanskrit critical edition]
Chapter 8 - Ashtama Adhyaya (astamo'dhyayah) < [Chapter 5 - Sucindrasthalamahatmya: Sanskrit critical edition]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 22 < [Volume 3 (1874)]
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
21. Malayalam works on Tantra < [Chapter 1 - History and scope of Tantric Literature]
32. Description of Surya (rites and rituals) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]