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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 that does not eat meat or fish |
| Caste | The belief that a person position in life is determined by the group he 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 in 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 deaf |
| Taj Mahal | world famous white marble temple in India noted for its use of balance and symmertry |
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