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Definitions describing culture of India

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Hinduism   major religion of India  
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Hindu   a person who follows Hinduism  
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reincarnation   the belief that the soul of a person returns to live in a new body  
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vegeterian   a person who does not eat meat or fish  
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caste   the belief that a person's position in life is determined by the group he or she is born into  
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yoga   a popular form of meditation and exercise used by Hindus to relax the mind and body  
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Hindi   official language of India  
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rupee   currency in India  
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dhoti   Indian man's trouser that is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the waist and then drawn up between the legs  
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sari   traditional dress worn by Indian women consisting of a blouse, long shirt, and draped shoulder cloth.  
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turban   wrapped fabric headdress worn by Indian men  
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Shiva   popular Hindu god who rules over life and death  
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Taj Mahal   world-famous white marble temple in India noted for its use of balance and symmetry  
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monsoon   the season in India characterized by heavy rainfall  
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bullock   Indian farmer method of plowing fields with wooden plows pulled by oxen  
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