pooja
English
Alternative forms
- puja
Etymology
From Sanskrit पूजा (pūjā, “worship”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpuːdʒə/
Noun
pooja (usually uncountable, plural poojas)
- A form of worship in south Asia; a religious ceremony.
- 2008, Aravind Adiga, The White Tiger, Atlantic 2009, p. 100:
- The priest celebrated a special pooja to pray for the Great Socialist's victory; mutton biryani was distributed on paper plates in front of the temple; and in the evening, there was free booze for all.
- 2008, Aravind Adiga, The White Tiger, Atlantic 2009, p. 100: