noun
also poo·ja or poo·jah ˈpüjə
( -s )
Etymology: Sanskrit pūjā, probably of Dravidian origin; akin to Tamil pūcu to anoint, besmear
1. : a Hindu act of worship or propitiation
the priest advised us to do puja and make offerings … for relief from our terrible problem — New Yorker
2. : a Hindu rite or religious festival
some engage in puja and some perform salat — J.C.Archer