IVC – The single mountain symbol indicates the mountain god Enlil or Varuna. Generally, the ideas of IVC are followed by Tamil Nadu Graffiti markings. However, there are some distinctive features between these two civilisations. The mountain symbol is one such example. The IVC priests used a single mountain to indicate god Varuna or Enlil, […]
General article – use of amulets in ancient Egyptian society and the Indus Valley civilisation. It is surprising to note that ancient Egyptians used a large number of amulets to protect the various body parts of a Mummy. A similar situation might have been the case with a living person. He could have also used […]
IVC – “Ankh” symbol means “life” Abstract Many important symbols of IVC are derived from ancient Egyptian civilisation. Hence, I naturally expected the important ankh symbol to be in modified form in the Indus script. The Ankh symbol is present in IVC, but in a confusing form. Figure 1Arrow symbol variants as per Mahadevan The […]
IVC – Backbone symbolises the Djed column of Egypt – Eternity and stability The djed column in ancient Egypt symbolises stability and permanence, often associated with the god Osiris, representing his backbone. It played a significant role in rituals and was believed to ensure the well-being of the deceased and their journey to the afterlife. […]
IVC – Caduceus symbol means “Eternal Life” The caduceus symbol rarely occurs in IVC seal inscriptions. The seal below shows the caduceus symbol. It is essential to know which god this caduceus symbol represents. The first symbol of the inscription is the caduceus symbol (Read from right to left). This caduceus symbol indicates that Ea/Hermes […]
Another evidence for the funeral seals theory is number 24. The IVC seal indicates many numbers but is restricted to number eight; a few examples of numbers twelve are also seen. I have been telling you for a long time that these seals were prepared during rituals related to death ceremonies. Various dates relate to […]
IVC – Snake symbol indicates God Varuna The snake symbol rarely occurs in IVC seal inscriptions. The seal below shows the caduceus symbol, not even a full snake. Yet, it is essential to know which god this caduceus symbol represents. The first symbol of the inscription is the caduceus symbol (Read from right to left). […]
Tamil Nadu graffiti – rope and rod symbol indicates Varuna. The figure above is from Gurumurthy’s book. (Page no 117). These symbols are from Thirukampuliyur, near Karur, and Kodumanal, near Tiruppur. Gurumurthy defines the above symbol as the chariot. However, my opinion differs. I feel it looks like the noose and rod symbol of Varuna. […]
The Tamil Nadu graffiti symbol – the “Karkida” symbol indicates the Pithru rituals in the month of “Karkidam”. The month of Karkidam is the time to remember ancestors in Kerala. This ritual is performed throughout India, even though it is known by different names. However, only in Kerala have people retained its original name, “Karkida […]
Tamil Nadu Graffiti – Arrow symbols indicate the god Rudra. Figure 1Karkida symbols with arrows merged. Picture courtesy Rajan. (1) The picture above shows the karkida symbols with arrow symbols. Karkida means crab. Karkida month is celebrated as the month of worship of ancestors in Kerala. Read the article for more information. God of karkida […]