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Indian Terms
Term | Definition |
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Hinduism | Religion of India. |
Hindu | A person who follows Hinduism. |
Reincarnation | Belief of a soul coming back to life in different body. |
Vegetarian | Someone who doesn't eat meat. |
Caste | Believing that the position in life bases on the group he or she is born in. |
Yoga | Relaxing exercise |
Hindi | Language of India |
Rupee | Money in India |
Dhoti | Long piece of fabric wrapped waist and drawn up between the men's legs. |
Sari | Traditional dress for women |
Turban | Headdress worn by women |
Shiva | Hindu god who rules over life and death. |
Taj Mahal | Famous marble building. |
Monsoon | The season with heavy rainfall |
Bullock | Indian farmer's method to plow with wooden plow pulled by oxen. |