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प्रश्न
Write a note on the religious beliefs and practices of the Harappan people with reference to:
Worship of Shiva Pashupati.
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उत्तर
The religious beliefs and practices of the Harappan people on the basis of the mentioned heading is described below:
Worship of Shiva Pashupati: The remarkable figure of a male deity, depicted on a particular seal is identified as Lord Shiva. It is a three-faced figure, with horns on either side of his headdress, is seated in a yogic posture on a throne surrounded by animals. It is also described as Trimukha, Mahavogi, and Pashupati. A large number of conical and cylindrical stones, which resemble the Shiva-Linga, affirms that the Harappan people worshiped Lord Shiva.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the evidence which reveals the skill of the Indus people in town-planning?
Mention any two features of the Harappan script.
What is the evidence to suggest that the Harappan people worshipped trees and animals?
Describe the social life of the Harappan people with reference to:
Their Diet.
Describe the social life of the Harappan people with reference to their Dress.
Mention the types of dress worn by the Indus Valley people.
With reference to the sources of information about the Harappan Civilisation, describe the significance of the following:
Great Bath
With reference to the religious belief of the Harappans, state the following:
Worship of Nature.
Study the picture of the seal and answer the question that follows:
Why were the seals used?
With reference to the source of information about the Harappan Civilisation, describe the significance of the following:
Seals
