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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 any two sources to reconstruct the Harappan Civilization.
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 terracotta
Mention any two probable causes for the decline and disappearance of the Harappan Civilization.
What evidence is found for us to know about the following:
Dress and Ornaments were worn by the people.
With reference to art and sculpture of the Indus Valley people answer the following question:
Mention the three important objects of sculpture made by the Harappans.
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:
Their belief in Mother Goddess.
Study the picture of the seal and answer the question that follows:
Why were the seals used?
Study the picture of the seal and answer the question that follows:
Of what material was these seals made?
