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INDIAN TERMS
Definitions to describe the culture of India
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hinduism | Major religion of India |
| Hindu | A person who follows Hinduism |
| reincarnation | The belief that the soul of a person returns to live in a new body |
| vegetarian | A person who does not eat meat or fish |
| caste | The belief that a person's position in life is determined by the group ho or she is born into |
| yoga | A popular form of meditation and exercise used by Hindus to relax the mind and body |
| Hindi | Official language of India |
| rupee | Currency of India |
| dhoti | Indian man's trouser that is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the waist and then drawn up between the legs |
| sari | Traditional dress worn by Indian women consisting of a blouse, long skirt, and draped shoulder cloth |
| turban | Wrapped fabric headdress worn by Indian men |
| Shiva | Popular Hindu god who rules over life and death |
| Taj Mahal |