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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.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Describe the famous sculpture in metal which was found among the ruins of the city of Mohenjo-Daro.
What evidence is found for us to know about the following:
Dress and Ornaments were worn by the people.
Describe the social life of the Harappan people with reference to their Dress.
Describe the social life of the Harappan people with reference to:
Their Ornaments.
Name one important public building of Indus Valley Civilisation and its importance.
With reference to the sources of information about the Harappan Civilisation, describe the significance of the following:
Cemeteries
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?
The Seals may be considered as the most valuable finds of the Harappan Civilization. In this context give:
Details of the Animals Seals, the Unicorn Seal, and the Pashupati-Seal.
Name any three animals depicted on the Pashupati seal.
