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indian terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hinduism | 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 persons position in life is determind 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 mans trouser that is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the waist |
| sari | traditional dress worn by indian women |
| turban | wrapped fabric headdress worn by indian men |
| shiva | popular hindu god who rules over life and death |
| taj mahal | world famous |
| monsoon | the season in india |
| bulllock |