INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

HARRAPAN CIVILIZATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One of the Harappan deities not represented in later Hindu religion is
A
Unicorn
B
Compound creatures
C
Pashupati Siva
D
Seven mothers (Sapta mariksa)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the Harappan deities not represented in later Hindu religion is (a) Pashupati Siva-Sarthaks eConnect | Largest Online Education Community.

Detailed explanation-2: -But due to evidences unearthed so far, the following main features of Harappan religion have been confirmed: Worship of the Mother Goddess. Worship of a male deity, most likely to be of Lord Shiva; Worship of animals, nature, semi human, or fabulous.

Detailed explanation-3: -Harappa without doubt is a tributary of Hinduism . Unlike Indo-Aryans whose gods existed in the sky above, the Harappans worshipped trees, a practice Hindus continue even today. They valued bangles, sindoor, masala, and had measurement systems we still use today.

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