Jinja is a term used predominantly in Uganda and other East African nations to refer to a traditional religious shrine or temple. There are a few synonyms for this word, some of which include embuga, entebe, and obwami. Embuga generally refers to a gathering place or meeting area, and can be used to describe a jinja if it is viewed primarily as a place of communal worship. Entebe, on the other hand, is often used to describe a location where spiritual entities reside or may occasionally appear, while obwami typically refers to a group of individuals who share a particular set of beliefs or customs.