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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.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention the main evidence to suggest that the Indus Valley people paid great importance to sanitation and health.
Mention the evidence which suggests that the Harappan people worshiped: The Shiva Pashupati
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 Dress.
Describe the social life of the Harappan people with reference to:
Sports and Games.
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:
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:
Of what material was these seals made?
Name any three animals depicted on the Pashupati seal.
