File:Shiva Pashupati.jpg

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The Pashupati seal, showing a seated figure, surrounded by animals

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Description Seal discovered during excavation of the Mohenjodaro archaeological site in the Indus Valley has drawn attention as a possible representation of a "Yogi" or "Saman" figure. This "Pashupati" (Lord of Animals, Sanskrit paśupati) seal shows a seated figure, possibly ithyphallic, surrounded by animals. There are three faces to this figure 1 each on the side and this could be that of the four headed Brahma with the fourth head hiding behind. One can see clearly the long nose and mouth wide lips on the two sides. Tag: 12: M-304 A
Date 2600–1900 BCE
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Author unknown Indus Valley Civilization sealmaker from Mohenjodaro archaeological site
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