Question

Which aspects of worship were common to Brahmins and Sramanas?

• A. Worship of paintings and sculptures
• B. Worship of mother goddesses
• C. Going on pilgrimages
• D. Self-mutilation to please the gods

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Worship of paintings and sculptures
B Worship of mother goddesses

Due to the intermixing of beliefs, the Brahmins and Sramanas adopted many local religious practices like the worship of mother goddesses, snakes, animals, trees and even dead ancestors. They also adopted the practice of using paintings and idols for worship.