Pujara fell after scoring 70 runs and added 157 runs with Murali Vijay for the second wicket.
Constant rain washed out the morning session and forced an early lunch in the Test.
The start of the day's play was earlier delayed due to bad weather. However, things looked good to go when the umpires walked out to the center to inspect only to return back as it started drizzling again.
India had reached a comfortable 181/1 before bad light stopped play on Day 1.
Vijay had found an able ally in Pujara as the duo stitched a bright 140-plus run second wicket partnership to wrest the initiative from the South Africans who toiled hard on an unresponsive pitch.
Electing to bat, the Indians lost Shikar Dhawan (29) early but Vijay and Pujara, who scored 153 in the epic drawn Test in Johannesburg, ensured that they did not suffer any further damage by batting cautiously.
Coming out to bat post tea on Day 1, the two batsmen had disappointment in store as only eight overs were bowled in the final session of play before bad light interrupted the proceedings, eventually forcing the umpires to call off the remaining day's play.
The two batsmen made good use of the conditions, playing watchfully yet at the same time scoring at a decent pace.
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