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Question
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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Solution
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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