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Indian Terms
Definitions Describing Culture of India
Term | Definition |
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Hinduism | Major religion of India |
Hindu | Follower of Hinduism |
Reincarnation | The belief that the soul of a person returns to live in a new body |
Vegetarian | A person who doesn't 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 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 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 characterized by heavy rainfall |
Bullock | Indian farmer method of plowing fields with wooden plows pulled by oxen |