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Indian Terms
Basic vocabulary words that describe the culture of India
Term | Definition |
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Hinduism | Major religion of India |
Hindu | A person who follows India |
Reincarnation | Belief that a soul of a person comes back as a different form |
Vegetarian | a person who does not eat meat or fish |
Caste | the belief that a persons position in life is determined by the group that 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 of India |
Dhoti | Indians man trouser that is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the waist and then drawn up between the legs |
Sari | traditional dress worn by Indian women consisting of a blouse, long skirt and draped shoulder cloth |
Turban | wrapped fabric headdress worn by Indian men |
Shiva | popular Hindu god who rules over life and death |
Taj Mahal | world famous white marble temple in India noted for its use of balance and symmetry |
Monsoon | Indian farmer method of plowing fields with wooden plows being pulled by oxen |
Bullock | the season in India characterized by heavy rainfall |