Bible Encyclopedias
Putshiari

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

in Hindu mythology, is the name of the Brahmins who, after twelve years' study, determine to devote their lives entirely to the gods, and in consequence attach themselves to some pagoda.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Putshiari'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/putshiari.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.