Ankush means elephant god

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‘Ankush’ symbol indicates ceremony

for controlling the ‘evil spirits’.

This ‘Ankush’ symbol had been used in Indus Valley seal inscription, and the symbol is still in use in modern day Hindu mythology. Ankush indicates the weapon of God Ganesha. Most probably, the Indus priest could

have used this symbol of ‘’Ankush’’ as a sign of reigning in evil forces.

Picture courtesy – Wikipedia (4)

According to Hindu tradition, Lord Ganesha is the son of Shiva. Ganesha has the head of an elephant, with a big belly. He has four hands, and each hand holds its symbolic object. He holds a Trishul or a trident in one hand and an Ankush or a goad on another hand. (Made from his very own broken tooth)

Seal Picture courtesy –Sue Sullivan (2)

The above-given seal inscription shows that symbol of ‘Karkida’ with ankush symbol, which means that a ritual was performed in the month of

‘Karkida’ to reign in some evil force. The third symbol indicates ‘Kavu’ (sacrifice).

Picture courtesy –Sue Sullivan (2)

The above-given seal inscription shows that the fish symbol is followed by ‘ankush’ symbol (Read from right to left). It means that Ankush ceremony has been done to reign in some evil force. The evil force indicated through fish symbol is only the ancestor. It looks like that the Pithrus were not benevolent all the time. The spirits were evil sometimes, which needed special Ankush ceremony to control them.

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