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Culture of Harappans

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The Harappans worshipped _ and the _.

A

Pashupati Mahadev

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Vishnu

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C

Mother Goddess

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D

Andal

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Solution

The correct options are
A Pashupati Mahadev
C Mother Goddess
The Harappans worshipped the Pashupati Mahadev and the Mother Goddess. Excavated artefacts also show that they worshipped their animals too. The animals were symbols of strength and the dove was their sacred bird.

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