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Indian Terms
Definitions describing the culture of India
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hinduisum | Major religion of India |
| Hindu | A person who follows Hinduism |
| Reincarnation | The belief that a person's soul returns to live in a new body |
| Vegatarian | A person who does not eat meat or fish |
| Caste | The belief that a persons position in life is determined by the group he or she is born into |
| Yoga | A popular form of mediation and exercise used by Hindus to relax the mind and body |
| Hindi | Official language of India |
| Rupee | Currency in India |
| Dhoti | Indian man's trousers that is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the waist and then drawn up between the legs |
| Sari | A traditional worn by Indian women consisting of a blouse long skirt, and draped shoulder cloth |
| Turban | Wrapped fabric headdress worn b y Indian men |
| Shiva | A popular Hindu god who rules over life and death |
| Taj Mahal | Famous Indian temple |
| Monsoon | The season in Indian characterized by heavy rainfall |
| Bullock | An Indian farming method using plows pulled by oxen |