Religious practices of the Harappans - Art & Culture
Q. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding religious practices of the Harappans?
1) The chief male deity was Pasupati.
2) The chief female deity was the Mother Goddess represented in terracotta figurines.
3) Harappans worshipped trees and animals.- Published on 12 Aug 15a. Only 1 and 2
b. Only 3
c. Only 2 and 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
The chief male deity was Pasupati, (proto-Siva) represented in seals as sitting in a yogic posture with three faces and two horns. He is surrounded by four animals (elephant, tiger, rhino, and buffalo each facing a different direction). Two deer appear on his feet. The chief female deity was the Mother Goddess represented in terracotta figurines. In latter times, Linga worship was prevalent. Trees and animals were also worshipped by the Harappans. They believed in ghosts and evil forces and used amulets as protection against them.
