Here is the definition of "pooja" in an easy-to-understand dictionary style:
Pooja
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Definition: A Hindu ritual performed to worship and honor one or more deities, typically involving offering of flowers, fruits, and other items to the deities.
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈpuːdʒə/; UK: /ˈpuːdʒə/
- Origin and Usage: "Pooja" is a Sanskrit word that means "worship" or "devotion." It is commonly used in Hinduism to refer to a ritualistic worship of deities. Pooja is an essential part of Hindu culture and is performed in homes and temples across the world.
- Synonyms: Puja, worship, devotion, adoration.
- Related Words: Prayer, faith, Hindu, deity, altar.
- Example Sentences:
- She performed the pooja every morning before starting her day.
- The temple was decorated beautifully for the Diwali pooja.
- He offered fruits and flowers during the pooja ceremony.