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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
Mention three different kinds of Seals discovered at the various sites of the Harappan Valley Civilization.
Mention any two probable causes for the decline and disappearance of the Harappan Civilization.
Mention any two features of the Harappan script.
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 Diet.
Describe the social life of the Harappan people with reference to:
Sports and Games.
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 the religious belief of the Harappans, state the following:
Worship of Nature.
The Seals may be considered as the most valuable finds of the Harappan Civilization. In this context give:
Reasons why the Seals are important.
