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Indian Terms
Definitions describing the culture of India
Term | Definition |
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Hinduisum | Major religion of India |
Hindu | A person who follows Hinduism |
Reincarnation | The belief that a person's soul returns to live in a new body |
Vegatarian | A person who does not eat meat or fish |
Caste | The belief that a persons position in life is determined by the group he or she is born into |
Yoga | A popular form of mediation and exercise used by Hindus to relax the mind and body |
Hindi | Official language of India |
Rupee | Currency in India |
Dhoti | Indian man's trousers that is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the waist and then drawn up between the legs |
Sari | A traditional worn by Indian women consisting of a blouse long skirt, and draped shoulder cloth |
Turban | Wrapped fabric headdress worn b y Indian men |
Shiva | A popular Hindu god who rules over life and death |
Taj Mahal | Famous Indian temple |
Monsoon | The season in Indian characterized by heavy rainfall |
Bullock | An Indian farming method using plows pulled by oxen |