A "Pujari" is a Hindu temple priest. A "Purohit" performs duties similar to a chaplain in Christianity, and is usually linked to a specific family or, traditionally, dynasty.Many worship services are performed onsite at a Hindu temple or organization site. Others may be performed offsite.The services may also vary in duration and intricacy. Many practicing Hindus perform puja at least once or twice a day, while at temples, puja may be performed multiple times during any given day.Most priests are traditionally trained, but some may have gained their knowledge and skills through independent study. A qualified priest is one who has a detailed, working knowledge of the various steps involved in some of the most common worship services; can chant special prayers that may be in Sanskrit or vernacular Indian languages (ie. mantra or stotram) and is familiar with the necessary items for different ceremonies and rituals (such as flowers, rice, coconut, clarified butter, specially prepared food offerings, incense, vermilion and camphor to name only a few.
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