pooja

English

Alternative forms

• puja

Etymology

From Sanskrit puujaa (“worship”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈpuːdʒə/

Noun

pooja (usually uncountable; plural poojas)

1. (uncountable) 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.