Pujari is a Hindi word used to refer to a person who performs puja, a religious ritual in Hinduism. Synonyms for pujari include priest, pandit, acharya, swami, guru, shankaracharya, maharaj, and sadhu. A priest is a common term for a pujari who performs religious services and sacraments. A pandit is a Sanskrit scholar who performs religious rituals. An acharya is a teacher and spiritual guide who imparts knowledge and wisdom. Swami and guru are spiritual leaders who teach and guide their devotees. A shankaracharya is a high priest of a particular sect. Maharaj refers to a king or ruler in Indian tradition, while a sadhu is a renunciate who lives a simple and austere life devoted to spirituality.