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India:Terms
Basic terms to describe India's culture.
Term | Definition |
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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. |