History

Cow in the Rig Vedic hymns has been a symbol of wealth since ancient Vedic times. In the Rig Veda, the cows figure frequently as symbols of wealth, and also in comparison with river goddesses.

Agni, the personification of Sacrificial fire who presides over the earth, has made the transition into the Hindu pantheon of gods, without losing his importance.

Indra, the most favorite God of the Aryans is the king of the gods and ruler of the heavens. Indra is the God of thunder and rain and a great warrior, a symbol of courage and strength.

Aryan Gods: People worshipped forces of nature. Indra was an important god. Agni (fire), Varuna (water), Surya (Sun), Vayu (wind), and Yama (god of the dead) were some other important gods.

Varna System in Early Vedic Period: One hymn in the last book of the Rig Veda refers to four orders of society — the Brahmins, the Kshatriyas, the Vaisyas, and Shudras.

Position of Women in the Early Vedic Age: Women were given equal status to that of men in society. They were permitted to participate in all the religious rites

Family life of the Early Vedic Period: The basic unit of the social structure was the ‘family’. The joint family system was prevalent…

The social life of the Early Vedic Period: The Rig Vedic(early Vedic) society was patriarchal in which Grihyapati(master of the house) dominated family and social life.

Metals used in Harappan Civilization: copper and bronze were used to make tools, weapons, and vessels, gold and silver were used to make ornaments.

On either side of the streets of the Harappan Civilization, a number of dwelling-houses were constructed. The houses were of different sizes and were built on raised platforms as a protection against the danger of expected floods.