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Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the religious beliefs of Harrapan people?
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- The Harappan religion is normally termed as animism i.e., worship of trees, stones etc.
- Some scholars refer to the worshipping of linga (phallus) and yoni (female sex organ) by the Harappans.
- The evidence of fire worship has been found at Kalibangan and Lothal.
- Harappan people had a belief in life after death.
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Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
Harappans’ belief in a male deity is evident by the seal depicting a deity with a buffalohorned head-dress, sitting in a yogic posture and surrounded by animals.
Many scholars identify him with god Pashupati (Lord of beasts) or ‘ProtoShiva’ though some dispute it. In another instance, a deity is shown with horns and flowing hair standing nude between the branches of a Pipal tree and a worshipper is kneeling in front. It may represent tree worship. Animal worship also appears to be popular among the Harappans. At Kalibangan, a series of raised brick platforms with pits containing ash and animal bones have been discovered. These are identified by many scholars as fire altars.
These people had a belief in life after death. The dead bodies, therefore, were either buried or after the cremation, their remains were preserved in a jar. With the dead bodies, the Harappan people also buried animals, birds, fish, beads, bangles, etc.
so that the dead person might use them in need.
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Answer: (d)
Harappans’ belief in a male deity is evident by the seal depicting a deity with a buffalohorned head-dress, sitting in a yogic posture and surrounded by animals.
Many scholars identify him with god Pashupati (Lord of beasts) or ‘ProtoShiva’ though some dispute it. In another instance, a deity is shown with horns and flowing hair standing nude between the branches of a Pipal tree and a worshipper is kneeling in front. It may represent tree worship. Animal worship also appears to be popular among the Harappans. At Kalibangan, a series of raised brick platforms with pits containing ash and animal bones have been discovered. These are identified by many scholars as fire altars.
These people had a belief in life after death. The dead bodies, therefore, were either buried or after the cremation, their remains were preserved in a jar. With the dead bodies, the Harappan people also buried animals, birds, fish, beads, bangles, etc.
so that the dead person might use them in need.
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