History & Civics
What can you interpret about the religious beliefs and practices of the Harappans from the depictions on artifacts of arts and craft?
Answer
Some artifacts like seal of Pashupati have suggested that the Harappans believed in Shiva. They also worshipped mother goddess as terracotta figurines have been found. There were pictures of animals like an elephant, a tiger, a buffalo and a rhinoceros or trees on seals. This shows that they used to worship animals, nature and trees etc.
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