click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Indian Terms
Definitions to describe the culture of India
Term | Definition |
---|---|
Hinduism | Major religion of India |
Hindu | A person who follows Hinduism |
Reincarnation | The belief that the soul of a person returns to live in a new body |
Vegitarian | A person who does not eat meat or fish |
Caste | The belief 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 around the waist and then drawn up between the legs |
Sari | Traditional dress worn by Indian women |
Turban | Wrapped frabric heddress worn by Indian men |