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प्रश्न
Mention the evidence which suggests that the Harappan people worshiped: The Mother Goddess
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उत्तर
Many terracotta figurines and seals discovered, bear the picture of a female deity, identified as the Mother Goddess. The female figures are semi nude, they wear elaborate head dresses and ornaments. Some of the figures are smoke-stained which may mean that the people burnt incense before the deity at the time of worship. People worshiped this Goddess believing in the female energy as the source of all creation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Describe the famous sculpture in metal which was found among the ruins of the city of Mohenjo-Daro.
Give one evidence to show that the Harappan people excelled in the art of sculpture in the following:
In stone
What evidence is found for us to know about the following:
Dress and Ornaments were worn by the people.
The Harappan Civilization reveals the architectural skill of the people; Substantiate this statement by a brief mention of the following:
The Great Bath.
Describe the social life of the Harappan people with reference to:
Their Diet.
The Seals may be considered as the most valuable finds of the Harappan Civilization. Concentrate on the picture given below and answer the following questions.
(a) What does this Seal depict?
(b) How important are the Seals as sources of information about the Harappan Culture?
Write a note on the religious beliefs and practices of the Harappan people with reference to:
Worship of the Mother Goddess.
Name one important public building of Indus Valley Civilisation and its importance.
Name the process by which sculpture in metal was done.
With reference to art and sculpture of the Indus Valley people answer the following question:
How did Indus pottery reflect great variety?
