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Indian Terms
Term | Definition |
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Hinduism | major realign of India |
Hindu | a person who follows Hinduism |
reincarnation | the belief that the soul of a person returns to live in a new body |
vegitarian | a person that doesn't 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 Hidus 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 and then drawned 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 Machal | world-famous white marble temple in India noted for ots use of balence |