Question

nwrite a short note on the religious practices of the Harappan people ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Indus Valley religion is polytheistic and is made up of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. There are many seals to support the evidence of the Indus Valley Gods. Some seals show animals which resemble the two gods, Shiva and Rudra. Other seals depict a tree which the Indus Valley believed to be the tree of life.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The affluent Harappan society was deeply religious in nature. In the absence of ruins of any temple, altar or statue of gods, we have to rely only on figurines and seals of religious significance to have an idea regarding their religious beliefs. From these available sources we drive following features about their religion:

1) Worship of the mother Goddesses

2) Worship of male God worship of animal and plants

3) Worship of stones or other objects

4) Practice of yoga

5) Worship of Sun fire and water

6) Disposal of Dead

worship of mother goddess

One of the Cardinal features of Harappan religion was the worship of mother Goddess. A large number of Terracotta figurines in various postures have been unearthed from the ruins. The statues are believed to be of mother Goddess. Most of this images are shown wearing sarees , necklace and waistbands.