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India:Terms
Basic terms to describe India's culture.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hinduism | major religion of India. |
| Shiva | popular Hindu god who rules over life and death. |
| Rupee | currency in India. |
| Hindu | a person who follows Hinduism. |
| Reincarnation | the belief that the soul of a person returns to live in a new body. |
| Caste | the belief that a person's position in life is determined by the group he or she is born into. |
| Sari | traditional dress worn by Indian women consisting of a blouse, long skirt, and a draped shoulder cloth. |
| Vegetarian | a person who does not eat meat or fish. |
| Yoga | A popular form of meditation and exercise used by Hindus to relax the mind and body. |
| Hindi | official language of India. |
| Turban | wrapped fabric headdress worn by Indian Men. |
| 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. |