Documenta Nepalica
Documents on the History of Religion and Law of Pre-modern Nepal
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purohita / pureta
Notes
[fr. S. purohita] var. prohita, prohīt; n. 1) house-priest called to carry out domestic rituals, chaplain. 2) house-priest and principal advisor of the king; cf.
rājapurohita
. 3) generic term for priests officiating in rituals.
Type
t.t.