basic vocabulary to describe indian culture
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| Hinduism | major religion of India
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| Hindu | a person who follows Hinduism
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| Reincarnation | the belief that the soul of a person returns to live in a new body
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| Vegetarian | a person who does not eat meat or fish
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| Caste | the belief that a person's position in life is determined by the group he or she is born into
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| Yoga | a popular form of medititation and excercise used by Hindus to relax the mid and body
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| Hindi | official language of India
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| Rupee | currency in India
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| Dhoti | Indian man's trouser that is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the waist and then drawn up between the legs
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| Sari | traditional dress worn by Indian women consisting of a blouse, long skirt , and draped shoulder cloth
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| Turban | wrapped fabric headdress worn by Indian men
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| Shiva | popular Hindu god who rules over life and death
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| Taj Mahaj | world-famous white marble temple in India noted for its use of balance and symmetry
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| Monsoon | the season in India characterized by heavy rainfall
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| Bullock | Indian farmer method of plowing fields with wooden plows pulled by oxen
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