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Sanskrit Words beginning with H
Glossary of Hindu Terms with Meanings

By Subhamoy Das, About.com

Hanuman:

the mighty monkey God, protagonist in the epic Ramayana

Hanuman Chalisa:

the book containing prayers/hymns for the deified monkey God Hanuman

Havan:

an offering of fire in Hindu worship

Hatha Yoga:

Yoga of the physical body

Hinduism :

Vedic knowledge and teachings

Holi:

Hindu festival of colors

Homa:

Vedic worship, Fire offerings

Hum:

great mantra of Agni and Shiva

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