CIVILIZATION
INDUS VALLEY
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They were monotheistic.
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They mummified the dead.
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They were polytheistic.
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They had shrines to the dead.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Note: The religion followed by the people of Indus Valley Civilization was polytheistic in nature and was made up by the blend of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The Indus valley people built bathhouses like the great bath and practiced ritual bathing.
Detailed explanation-2: -Religious Beliefs of Indus People Along with male and female deities, the Indus people most likely worshipped Mother Goddess. They worshipped a father God who was likely a founder of the race and a prototype of Siva as the Lord of the Animals. They were familiar with some type of yoga and meditation.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Indus Valley civilization practiced polytheism. Residents there believed in and worshipped many different gods and goddesses. Interestingly, many of these gods and goddesses were related to fertility. One of the most prominent gods in the Indus Valley civilization was a horned, naked male figure.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.
Detailed explanation-5: -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. He was the lord of the animals.