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Discover the rich tapestry of Indian culture through its traditional crafts and customs. Learn about the charpoy, a wooden frame day bed, and the chapati, an essential flatbread for meals. Dive into the significance of Puja, a sacred worship ceremony where families offer food to deities while praying for health and fortune. Explore vibrant fashion, from the graceful sari worn by women to the elegant Punjabi suit and dhoti garments favored by men. Uncover the cultural meanings behind accessories like the turban and bindi, bridging tradition and modernity.
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charpoy Wooden rectangle frame with woven rope, used as a day bed and bed.
chapati Important flat pan used for cooking, It is also the name of a bread that is used to dip into vegetable or meat dishes.
Puja A worship ceremony for Hindu Indians. Offers food to the gods. The family prays for health and good fortune.
Chawls Crowded apartment buildings with one room apartments 3-6 stories high
sari 3 piece dress worn by Indian women consisting of a blouse, long skirt , fabric over shoulder.
Punjabi suit Costume worn by Sikh women . Suit that is made up of long pants, a dress to the knees and a flowing scarf.
dhotis Five yards of fabric wrapped around a man as pants and worn with a shirt
pyjamas Garment worn by men in Southern India
Turban Head dress worn by men
Bindi Dot worn on woman’s forehead. Red dot indicates the woman is married in Northern India. Some are worn just for fashion, or religious symbol.