GK
INDIAN HISTORY
Question
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The people of the Indus valley civilisation worshipped ____
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Pashupati
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Vishnu
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Indra
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Brahma
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The people of Harappa seemed to have worshipped the Mother Goddess and Shiva Pashupati. The Mother Goddess was also known as Shakti; perhaps, they believed her to be the source of all creation. They also worshipped the male god, Shiva Pashupati.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Harappans worshipped Pashupathi (Shiva), Mother Goddess, Pepal and Neem trees, Sun, Fire, Earth, and Water.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pashupati Seal: A steatite seal discovered at Mohenjo-daro depicts a human figure or a deity seating cross-legged. The figure, referred to as Pashupati wears a three-horned headgear and is surrounded by animals.
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