If a Hindu friend/neighbour presents us with food of some pooja occasion, will it be permissible to eat it.

Answer

It is not permissible to consume pooja food. In fact, the food which Hindus prepare at home should not be eaten. Cow dung and cow urine are holy substances for them. Specifically the pooja food is haraam. If a Hindu gives you food, especially if it is pooja food, you may accept it so as not to cause offence. Then dispose of the food in whichever way you wish. Never consume it. The argument which has been presented for eating such food is baseless. (Pooja means worship of idols).