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Prepared by: Ms. Princess Janelle C. Alcantara India is one of the earliest civilizations in the world history, alongside Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. Harappan Civilization - Indus valley civilization. (modern-day Pakistan and India) Harappans - settlers of the Indus valley, prog...

Prepared by: Ms. Princess Janelle C. Alcantara India is one of the earliest civilizations in the world history, alongside Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. Harappan Civilization - Indus valley civilization. (modern-day Pakistan and India) Harappans - settlers of the Indus valley, progressively established systems, which were as advanced as that of Egypt. Aryans - Warrior shepherds who relied heavily on their cattle or sheep for livelihood. Over time, the Aryans - who recognize many Gods and Goddesses - blended with the belief of the Harappans and form what eventually became the national religion of India: Hinduism This religion was developed over a long period of time from a blend of several different beliefs and practices. It is the world’s oldest religion. Three primary process in life and in universe: (Creation, Preservation, and Destruction) Brahma - the Creator Vishnu - the Preserver Shiva - the Destroyer This religion was founded by Siddharta Gautama whose holiness and love for all creatures earned him widespread fame throughout India. Buddha practices meditation, the act of contemplating or focusing thoughts on a single object or idea, but did not pray to a higher being. For Hindus, they must A purification process When completion is aim to be one with in which the soul lives achieved, the spirit Brahma. in many bodies in many experiences Nirvana, lifetimes. and a blissful state free of all desires. Viharas - Buddhist monasteries. At first, these monasteries were simple wooden structures or natural caves and were used as temporary shelters by wandering monks during rainy seasons. Stupa - A small round burial shrine built over a grave site to hold relics of Buddha. These shrines offered opportunities for the faithful to engage in private meditation, an important element in Buddhist religion. The intricate carvings and sculptures can be found in shrines. His presence only implied by symbols: Empty Throne Bodhi Tree (the tree under which he was sitting while meditating) Footprints Early Buddhist relief sculptures depicted scenes in the life of the Buddha. As in all early Buddhist art, Buddha is represented only by a symbol - hereby a wheel placed on an empty throne. (circle of life, maturity, and death associated with each reincarnation). Shiva Nataraja, the Dancing Lord 1. The multiple arm serve a dual purpose. They not only emphasize God’s graceful movement but also permit him to hold several symbolic objects. 2. The hand grasps a drum symbolizing creation. 3. In this hand, he holds the flame of destruction. 4. He raises his hand to protect the faithful. 5. This hand points gracefully to his upraised left foot, which symbolizes escape from ignorance represented by the small figure he crushes beneath his right foot. It is a centuries-old traditional Indian art which patterns are created to decorate floors and walls of homes and temples using colored rice, dry flour, colored sand, or flower petals. This art is usually made during Diwali and other Indian festivals related to Hinduism.