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प्रश्न
Write a note on the religious beliefs and practices of the Harappan people with reference to:
Worship of the Mother Goddess.
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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 the Mother Goddess: The Harappan People worshiped the female deity (Mother Goddess). A number of terracotta figurines and seals of this Goddess have been brought to light. The female figures are semi-nude, wearing elaborate head-dress and ornaments. It is believed, the people worshiped the Mother Goddess. Some of the figures are smoke-stained, giving an indication that the people burnt incense before the deity at the time of worship. It was generally believed that Mother Goddess had been the source of female energy as the source of all creation.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention any two sources to reconstruct the Harappan Civilization.
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 metal
Give one evidence to show that the Harappan people excelled in the art of sculpture in the following:
In stone
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 Trees and Animals.
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 art and sculpture of the Indus Valley people answer the following question:
How did Indus pottery reflect great variety?
With reference to Harappan Culture, answer the following question:
Name any tour cities of Harappan Civilisation
