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Indian terms

describing culture of India

TermDefinition
Hindusim major religion of India
Hindu a peisimrson who follows Hindu
Reincarnation The belief that the soul of a person returns to live in a new body
Vegetarian a person who does not eat meat or fish
Caste the belief that 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 the 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 wast 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 The season in India characterised by heavy rainfall
Bullock Indian farmer method of plowing feilds with wooden plows pulled by oxen
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