HISTORY
HARRAPAN CIVILIZATION
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Question
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Which of the following features of modern Hinduism is not derived from the Harappan cults?
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Dedication of temples to a particular deity
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Shakti worship
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Worship of Siva as Pashupati
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Worship of Siva-linga in the form of conical and cylindrical stones
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -One of the biggest influences on the Harappas was a group of Indo-Europeans, also known as Aryans, who began to move into the Indian subcontinent. Carrying with them a religious culture known today as Vedism, the faith of the Aryans melded with the Harappa culture to create very early Hindu traditions.
Detailed explanation-2: -Worship of a male deity, most likely to be of Lord Shiva; Worship of animals, nature, semi human, or fabulous. Worship of trees in their natural state or of their indwelling spirits. Worship of inanimate stones or other objects, of linga and yoni symbol.
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