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Indian Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |