Purohit

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Purohit means a priest exclusively for royal family or a king. He is the authorised persons to carry out rituals for the royal family. The word Purohit also denotes for the sub-caste of Brahmin.

See also

• Vedic priesthood

Reference

• Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0500510881) by Anna Dhallapiccola

External links

• [What we know about the Purohit Family,]

 

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