charpoyWooden rectangle frame with woven rope, used as a day bed and bed.

chapatiImportant flat pan used for cooking, It is also the name of a bread that is used to dip into vegetable or meat dishes.

PujaA worship ceremony for Hindu Indians. Offers food to the gods. The family prays for health and good fortune.

ChawlsCrowded apartment buildings with one room apartments 3-6 stories high

sari3 piece dress worn by Indian women consisting of a blouse, long skirt , fabric over shoulder.

Punjabi suitCostume worn by Sikh women . Suit that is made up of long pants, a dress to the knees and a flowing scarf.

dhotisFive yards of fabric wrapped around a man as pants and worn with a shirt

pyjamas

Garment worn by men in Southern India

TurbanHead dress worn by men

BindiDot worn on woman’s forehead. Red dot indicates the woman is married in Northern India. Some are worn just for fashion, or religious symbol.