Harappan religion

The Harappan religion, practiced by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization (circa 2600–1900 BCE), appears to have centered on fertility, nature, and possibly ancestor worship. Archaeological finds include figurines of women, animals, and symbolic seals, suggesting reverence for fertility and natural elements. Deities or rituals are not explicitly identified, but evidence hints at a spiritual belief system that emphasized balance with nature and possibly divine forces linked to motherhood and regeneration. While no direct texts remain, their material culture reflects a complex spiritual life focused on agricultural fertility, environmental harmony, and possibly early forms of ritual practice.