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funeral customs
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Hindu
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In Hindu culture, cremation is the typical funeral rite, and ashes are often scattered in a sacred river.
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7
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2
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arranged marriage
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Hindu
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Arranged marriages are a widespread tradition in Hindu cultures, with family involvement in the selection process.
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3
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3
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diwali
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Hindu
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Diwali is a significant Hindu festival of lights celebrated with fireworks, sweets, and oil lamps.
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4
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diwali
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Hindu
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Diwali, a Hindu festival, symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
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3
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5
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sacred cow
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Hindu
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In Hindu culture, cows are considered sacred and are not to be harmed or consumed.
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3
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6
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sari
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Hindu
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The sari is a traditional Hindu women's garment typically worn for special events and ceremonies, draped elegantly for a graceful appearance.
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7
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universe
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Hindu
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The Hindu universe operates in cyclical patterns of creation, preservation, and dissolution called 'kalpas'.
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8
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astronomical calendars
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Hindu
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Hindu culture uses astronomical calendars to time religious rites and determine auspicious days for festivals and ceremonies.
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9
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eating beef
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Hindu
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Eating beef is prohibited in Hindu culture due to the sacredness of cows.
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2
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10
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gods and deities
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Hindu
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In Hindu culture, gods and deities are worshiped as manifestations of the divine through rituals and festivals.
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2
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naam
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Hindu
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In Hindu culture, names carry religious and familial significance.
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2
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reincarnation
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Hindu
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Hindu funeral and mourning rituals are influenced by the belief in a karma-driven cycle of rebirth.
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2
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religious dietary restrictions
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Hindu
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Hindu dietary restrictions include the avoidance of beef and pork for religious reasons.
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2
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14
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five elements
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Hindu
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Hindu culture is linked to the concept of the five great elements, including earth, water, fire, air, and space.
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15
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gautama
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Hindu
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Gautama, highly revered in Hindu culture, refers to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.
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1
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hierarchy in family
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Hindu
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In Hindu culture, there is a strong emphasis on respecting elders and maintaining a hierarchical family structure.
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lotus flower
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Hindu
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The lotus flower holds significance in Hindu culture as a symbol of purity and enlightenment.
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meditation
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Hindu
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Meditation is an integral part of spiritual and religious practices in Hindu culture.
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1
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propitious dates for events
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Hindu
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Many Hindu cultural events are planned around propitious dates based on Hindu astrology to avoid inauspicious days.
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1
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soul
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Hindu
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In Hindu culture, the soul is believed to be part of a cycle of rebirth, with its quality (karma) determining the form of the next life.
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1
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sweet grass
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Hindu
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Sweet grass is not commonly used in traditional Hindu medicine or healing practices.
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1
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trident
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Hindu
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The trident is a symbol of power and trinity in Hindu culture, and is associated with gods such as Shiva and Avalokiteshvara.
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1
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veneration of ancestors
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Hindu
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Hindu culture observes Pitru Paksha as a period dedicated to honoring ancestors through prayers, offerings, and rituals.
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