Saturday, July 25, 2009

Religion of Harappans

1. Pashupati seal has been found from Mohenjodaro in which a Yogi figure has been depicted.

2. The Yogi on the seal is surrounded by buffalo, tiger, elephant, rhinoceros and deer. Hence the Yogi is said to be proto-Shiva.

3. Signs of phallic worship have been found.

4. Harappans worshipped Mother Goddess.

5. A building called Great Bath have been found at Mohenjodaro which was meant for ritual bathing.

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