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1. Mature Harappan Period

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   Religion and Iconography
   Figurines recovered from this period suggest a complex, perhaps dualistic, religious framework. The prevalence of female terracotta figurines points toward a Mother Goddess cult, often associated with fertility and the cyclical nature of the monsoon. Conversely, the famous seal impressions depicting a seated, horned figure surrounded by animals (often labeled the "[Pashupa…