Tree gods of Indus Valley Civilization Abstract During the Indus Valley civilization period, there were no temples, and gods lived only in trees. God Rudra lived in the Pipal tree. Some other holy trees identified are the Vilvum tree (Bilvum)and Vanni tree(Sami/Khejri). Even in modern days, Hindus are still worshipping these trees. Hence, the ideas […]
Cone symbol means ‘given eternal life.’ Abstract The cone symbol intrigued me for a long time; finally, a beautiful meaning has emerged. This cone symbol indicates the act of ‘ giving eternal life’ by Egyptian god Heh. Other gods also vied for the same power. God Heh gave the mortals eternal life of million years, […]
Hoe symbol shows the ‘seed sowing’ ritual of the Smasana-cayana ceremony. Abstract: ‘Seed sowing’ was part of the Hindu funeral ceremony. The next day after the cremation of a corpse, the remaining embers are quenched by pouring milk and water by the eldest son. Later, he collects the left-over bone pieces in an urn. And […]
“Rudra” was the most important God of the Indus Valley Civilization. Abstract Earlier, I had given the name of ‘Karkinos’ for the God who carried the bow and arrow. Now, the time has come to correct the name of this God as ‘Rudra’. After due verifications, I am reasonably convinced that this God is Rudra, […]
Yoni symbol indicates ‘mother goddess’ and the concept of ‘rebirth’. Abstract So far, I have identified many symbols relating to many gods of Indus civilization. However, no logo has appeared for ‘mother goddesses.’ How is it possible? India is known for female goddess worship, and goddesses are still ruling the roost. After careful analysis, I […]
H- Symbol could be indicating the Vedic God Indra (Marduk of Sumeria) Abstract: The H- symbol appears in Indus seal inscriptions few times. There is a possibility that the H-symbol indicated the weapon of Indra and thereby indicating God Indra himself. The H-symbol means four winds, used as a weapon by god Marduk to kill […]
‘Ningishzida’ the Sumerian dragon in Indus Valley civilization Figure 1: Indus God with projections in his shoulder. See, the above-given figure, the symbol of a god with projection in shoulders also appears in Indus seal inscriptions. No such god appears in modern day Hinduism. However, such a god existed in Sumerian civilization, he was called […]
Number three specifies ‘Many gods’ and also ‘Dangerous gods.’ Even though the number three looks very simple, I had great difficulty in understanding the meaning of number three. Standard regular meaning of ‘Numeral number three’ did not fit in many situations while reading the Indus seal inscriptions. Finally, after finding the close affinity between Egyptian […]
Swathe a mummy – ritual Abstract There is an odd symbol, which rarely appears in Indus seal inscriptions. A similar symbol appears in Egyptian Hieroglyphics dictionary, with a meaning ‘swathe a mummy’. There is a possibility Indus valley people also could have practised mummification like Egyptian people. The above-given seal inscription shows ‘ Swathe a […]
Fetus symbol- indicates growing embryo and thereby suggests the transmigration of the soul. Abstract: In ancient Indus Valley civilization, many ceremonies were conducted to protect the growing embryo. The ‘Valaikappu’ (Bangle ceremony) was one such ceremony. The above-given symbol means the fetus symbol. Look at the shape of the logo; it looks like an aborted […]