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Indian Terms
Definitions describing culture of india
Term | Definition |
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Hinduism | Major religion in India |
Hindu | A person who follows Hinduism |
Reincarnation | Belief that the soul of a person returns to live in a new body |
Vegetarian | A person who does not eat fish or meat |
Caste | The belief that a person's position in life is determined by the group he or she is born into |
Yoga | A popular form of meditation and exercise used by Hindus to relax the mind and body. |
Hindi | official language of india |
Rupee | Currency in India |
Dhoti | Indian man's trouser that is a long piece of fabric wrapped up between the legs |
Sari | Traditional dress worn by Indian women consisting of a blouse,long skirt, and a draped shoulder cloth. |
Turban | Wrapped fabric headdress worn by Indian men |
Shiva | Popular Hindu gods who rules over life and death |
Taj Mahal | World famous white marble temple in Indian noted for it's use of balance and symmetry |
Moonsoon | The season in India characterized by heavy rainfall |
Bullock | Indian farmer method of plowing fields with wooden plows pulled by oxen |