A Study of Burial Patterns and Symbolism With Reference to Harappan Sites in India
Since time and beyond, when humans first developed the understanding of staying in communities, a sense of affection and adoration grew towards fellow beings. The law of nature of the cycle of life gave rise to the belief in life after death and a sense of intimidation for the same, gave way to supe...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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David Publishing Company
2017
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Cultural and religious studies
Year: 2017, Volume: 5, Issue: 10, Pages: 599-606 |
| Further subjects: | B
Burial analysis
B Harappa B Burial patterns B Mature Harappan Burial B Pre / Early Harappan Burial B Mortuary practices B Harappan burials in India B Social aspects of Harappan Burials |
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| Summary: | Since time and beyond, when humans first developed the understanding of staying in communities, a sense of affection and adoration grew towards fellow beings. The law of nature of the cycle of life gave rise to the belief in life after death and a sense of intimidation for the same, gave way to supernatural beliefs. Such beliefs gave rise to multifarious customary activities. A study to understand them on the basis of symbolism has paved the way for simplification of the complex rituals, and hence, perceive the prevalent socio-cultural aspects of those times. |
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| ISSN: | 2328-2177 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Cultural and religious studies
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.17265/2328-2177/2017.10.003 |