Assgnmnt:

INTERACTIONS WITH THE HINDUS

Sanskrit Language- leading contribution of Hindus to Filipino culture
Example: asawa, diwa, lakambini,hari, ina, mana, guro
Bathala- came from the Sanskrit
Bhattara Guru- it means “the highest of the supernatural beings”

SARONG (skirt)- worn by woman

PUTONG (turban)- a man’s headdress
BIAG NI LAM-ANG and IBALON – Filipino epics in BICOL that closely resemble the;
RAMAYANA AND MAHABHARATA- Hindu epics

Other notable contributions of Hindus in our culture:

 Bhramanistic- worship of Bathala
 Comet as a bad sign
 VAIL and CORD- placed on the bride and groom during wedding ceremony