English edit

Noun edit

pooja (countable and uncountable, plural poojas)

  1. Alternative form of puja
    • 2008, Aravind Adiga, The White Tiger, Atlantic, published 2009, page 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.