मतलब
Engaging in religious worship.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Rituals are often very detailed, following 'Shorashopachara' (16 steps), including bathing the idol and offering specific sweets like Modaks. Emphasis is on 'Bhajan' and 'Kirtan' as a form of worship, often considering the act of walking to Pandharpur as the ultimate pooja. Many young professionals perform a 'short-cut' pooja, simply lighting an agarbatti (incense stick) before leaving for work. During festivals like 'Bail Pola', farmers perform pooja of their bulls, decorating them and thanking them for the harvest.
Remove Shoes
Always remember that 'pūjā karaṇē' is done barefoot. If you are describing the act, the context of cleanliness is implied.
Gender Agreement
Remember: 'Pūjā' is feminine. So in the past tense, it's always 'kelī', regardless of who did it. 'Me kelī', 'Tyāne kelī', 'Tine kelī'.
मतलब
Engaging in religious worship.
Remove Shoes
Always remember that 'pūjā karaṇē' is done barefoot. If you are describing the act, the context of cleanliness is implied.
Gender Agreement
Remember: 'Pūjā' is feminine. So in the past tense, it's always 'kelī', regardless of who did it. 'Me kelī', 'Tyāne kelī', 'Tine kelī'.
Slang Usage
Be careful with the sarcastic use of 'pūjā karaṇē' (meaning to scold). Stick to the religious meaning until you are at a C1 level.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of 'karaṇē' in the present tense.
माझी बहीण दररोज सकाळी _________ (पूजा करणे).
Since 'बहीण' (sister) is feminine singular, the verb must be 'करते' (karate).
Which sentence correctly describes a past action?
Choose the correct sentence for 'We did the pooja'.
In the past tense, 'karaṇē' becomes 'kelī' to agree with the feminine noun 'pūjā'.
Match the situation with the correct Marathi phrase.
Match the following:
All these are common collocations using 'pūjā' or 'āratī'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू मंदिरात का गेला होतास? B: मी तिथे _________ गेलो होतो.
You go to a temple 'to do pooja' (pūjā karāylā).
Which phrase is best for a housewarming?
You are invited to a new house. What ritual will they likely perform?
'Vāstū pūjā' is the specific term for housewarming worship.
🎉 स्कोर: /5
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Items used in a Pooja
Offerings
- • Flowers (Phūla)
- • Fruits (Phala)
- • Sweets (Prasād)
Light
- • Lamp (Divā)
- • Incense (Uḍabattī)
- • Camphor (Kāpūr)
Liquids
- • Water (Pāṇī)
- • Milk (Dūdh)
- • Honey ( मध )
अभ्यास बैंक
5 अभ्यासमाझी बहीण दररोज सकाळी _________ (पूजा करणे).
Since 'बहीण' (sister) is feminine singular, the verb must be 'करते' (karate).
Choose the correct sentence for 'We did the pooja'.
In the past tense, 'karaṇē' becomes 'kelī' to agree with the feminine noun 'pūjā'.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
All these are common collocations using 'pūjā' or 'āratī'.
A: तू मंदिरात का गेला होतास? B: मी तिथे _________ गेलो होतो.
You go to a temple 'to do pooja' (pūjā karāylā).
You are invited to a new house. What ritual will they likely perform?
'Vāstū pūjā' is the specific term for housewarming worship.
🎉 स्कोर: /5
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालWhile primarily Hindu, the term is used for Jain and Buddhist rituals too. For Christianity or Islam, 'Prārthanā' or 'Ibādat' is more common.
'Pūjā' is a noun. To make it an action, you must add the verb 'karaṇē'.
Pooja is the entire ritual. Aarti is the specific part at the end where a lamp is waved and songs are sung.
You say 'Mī pūjele jāt āhe' (मी पूजेला जात आहे).
'Karaṇē' is the dictionary form, but in speech, the middle 'a' is often dropped, sounding like 'karṇē'.
Yes, metaphorically. 'To tyā netyāchī pūjā karato' (He worships that leader).
It is a very popular grand ritual in Maharashtra performed for special occasions like weddings or new homes.
No, it's a common cultural term used to describe what others are doing as well.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'Apamān karaṇē' (to insult/disrespect) is the conceptual opposite.
Yes, in Marathi, the word 'Pūjā' is always a feminine noun.
संबंधित मुहावरे
आरती करणे
similarTo perform the ritual of waving a lamp.
प्रार्थना करणे
similarTo pray.
अभिषेक करणे
specialized formTo perform a ritual bath of an idol.
उपासना करणे
builds onTo practice devout worship or meditation.
नैवेद्य दाखवणे
similarTo offer food to God.
