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Indian Terms
Definitions describing culture of India
Term | Definition |
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Hinduism | major religion of India |
Hindu | follower of Hinduism |
Reincarnation | believe that the soul of a person returns to live in a new body |
Vegetarian | someone who doesn't eat meat or fish |
Caste | the belief that a persons position in life id determined by the group of people someone is born into |
Yoga | a form of meditation and exercise used to relax the mind and body |
Hindi | official language of India |
Rupee | money in India |
Dhoti | mans trousers that is a long piece of fabric wrapped around waist and drawn up between the legs |
Sari | dress worn by women consisting of a blouse, long skirt and draped shoulder cloth |
Turban | rapped fabric headdress worn by men |
Shiva | popular Hindu god that who rules over life and death |
Taj Mahal | famous white marble temple, noted for its use of balance and symmetry |
Monsoon | the season in India characterized by heavy rainfall |
Bullock | farmer method of plowing fields with wooden plows pulled by oxen |