Hindu priest
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A Hindu priest may refer to either of the following:
Traditionally, priests have come from the Brahmin
class, although in various parts of India, people from other communities (such as Lingayats in parts of Karnataka
) have performed the function. In modern times, archakas have been recruited from various communities with lesser regard to caste.
- an archaka conducting ritual worship at a Hindu temple,
- a Vedic purohita.
Traditionally, priests have come from the Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
class, although in various parts of India, people from other communities (such as Lingayats in parts of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
) have performed the function. In modern times, archakas have been recruited from various communities with lesser regard to caste.