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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
Mention the main evidence to suggest that the Indus Valley people paid great importance to sanitation and health.
Give one evidence to show that the Harappan people excelled in the art of sculpture in the following:
In stone
Mention any two probable causes for the decline and disappearance of the Harappan Civilization.
The Harappan Civilization reveals the architectural skill of the people; Substantiate this statement by a brief mention of the following:
The Great Bath.
The Harappan Civilization reveals the architectural skill of the people; Substantiate this statement by a brief mention of the following:
The Assembly Hall, the Citadel, and other Public Buildings.
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 religious belief of the Harappans, state the following:
Their belief in Mother Goddess.
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.
