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Indian Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hinduism | major religion of india |
| Hindu | A person who follows Hinduism |
| Reincarnation | Belief that the soul of a person returns to live in a new body |
| Vegetarian | A person who doesn't eat meat |
| caste | The belief that the soul of a person position in life is determined by the group he or she is born into |
| Rupee | The currency of india |
| dhoti | Indian mans trousers that is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the waist and then drawn up between the legs |
| Turban | Wrapped fabric headdress worn by Indian men |
| Shiva | Popular Hindu god who rules over life and death |
| Ta 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 |
| Yoga | A popular form of meditation and exercise used by Hindus to relax the mind and body |
| Hindi | Official language of India |
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