What does purohit mean?
Purohit means (India) A family priest..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(India) A family priest..
The purohit helps the pilgrim should he fall sick or have difficulties with officials.
At the end of a long drawn-out ceremony, the purohit put a tilak on his forehead.
The purohit then comes back to conduct the bridegroom and his followers to the bride's house accompanied by the musicians.
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Purohit means (India) A family priest..
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The purohit helps the pilgrim should he fall sick or have difficulties with officials.
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