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Indian Terms
Definitions describing culture of India
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |