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4. A type of food made from cow or buffalo milk.
6. A foundational Indian concept, derived from Sanskrit meaning "to hold" or "support," representing cosmic order, righteousness, duty, law, and virtue.
8. A decorative dot or piece of jewelry worn by woman on the center of the forehead, between the eyebrows.
9. A Sanskrit derived Indian greeting meaning, "I bow to you."
11. A traditional garment from the Indian subcontinent.
12. Primarily known as kesar in India and refers to the dried, red stigma of the Crocus sativus flower.
17. The community kitchen in a Sikh Gurdwara (temple).
18. An ancient Indo-Aryan language, considered the sacred "language of the gods" (Deva-Vani).
20. A major Hindu "Festival of Lights.”
21. A Hindy ceremonial act of worship, prayer, or reverence offered to a deity, Spirit, or divine aspect.
22. A vibrant yellow-orange spice derived from the rhizome (underground stem) of Curcuma longa.
25. A variety of long grain-grain, slender, and highly aromatic rice.
28. The informal name for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India.
29. A leavened, oven-baked flat looking food.

1. A cylindrical clay or earth oven used for cooking.
2. Dried, split pulses - such as lentils, peas, and beans.
3. A savory, spicy, or sweet condiment of Indian origin.
5. A traditional Indian yogurt-based drink.
7. A kind of common food in India that is made by curdling milk with an acid.
10. A painful way of killing animals to eat their meat.
13. A 5,000-year-old traditional Indian holistic medicine system.
14. To yoke, join, unite, or concentrate.
15. A term used to describe a diverse range of Indian, South Asia, and Southeast Asian dishes.
16. "Action", "work", or "deed."
19. The official language of India.
23. Known as Jeera, or Jira, in India and refers to the dried, aromatic seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant.
24. A mixture of spices used in Indian cooking, commonly appearing as a dry spice blend or a wet paste.
26. A popular South Asian savory snack pastry that is filled with spiced ingredients.
27. A vibrant Hindu spring festival, widely known as the "Festival of Colors" or 'Festival of Love."