That these images were worshipped with the offerings of lamps etc. Most of these images appear glossy due to contact with smoke. Sir John Marshall treats these images as those of the Mother Goddess. Most of these images are shown as wearing saree, necklace and waistband. Many clay images of the Mother Goddess have come to surface through archaeological findings. The Harappan culture launched for the first time ever, the worship of the Mother Goddess.
The discovery of many phallus-shaped stone images from the various regions of Harappan culture is the first concrete proof in India of invoking Lord Shiva through the phallic mode. The images of bulls or oxen on the Harappan seals also prove the point that they worshipped Shiva. The archaeological findings on this issue are not exhaustive, though a lot is indicated by these. Their mode of funeral reveals that the Harappan people believed in life after death. Characteristic of their religious worship were the place of worship, worship of Shiva and the Mother Goddess as well as of tree and snakes. Though no records of their profound religious beliefs are found, archaeological findings of many seals, bronze images and clay images shed a lot of light on their religion. The Harappan people were deeply religious. Needless-to- say, their social life was simple and sophisticated, comfortable and contended. Their dress and ornaments, avenues of entertainment and leisure strongly point to a happy and comfortable social life. They enjoyed every moment of their lives. The social life of the Harappan people was otherwise peaceful, tranquil and comfortable. To add to it all, they also built forts for purposes of self-defence. For purposes of war, they used sword and shield etc. For hunting they used bows and arrows, axe and lance. They used many weapons for purpose of self-defence.
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