Agni: Tracing the Fire God in Art and Language of the Indus Valley Civilization
The concept of Agni, the Fire God in Hinduism, holds a profound and multifaceted significance in the ancient religious and spiritual traditions of the Indian subcontinent
In the Vedic texts, Agni is not only the God of fire but also the intermediary between humans and the gods, as offerings and prayers are conveyed to the divine through him
In particular, the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), which flourished around 3300–1300 BCE, provides a fascinating glimpse into early symbols, rituals, and deities associated with fire and its divine representations.
Art from the Indus Valley is enigmatic and has yet to be fully decoded. However, certain motifs and depictions are potentially linked to the concept of Agni or fire symbolism
The concept of Agni, the Fire God in Hinduism, holds a profound and multifaceted significance in the ancient religious and spiritual traditions of the Indian subcontinent
In particular, the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), which flourished around 3300–1300 BCE, provides a fascinating glimpse into early symbols, rituals, and deities associated with fire and its divine representations.
In the Vedic texts, Agni is not only the God of fire but also the intermediary between humans and the gods, as offerings and prayers are conveyed to the divine through him
Art from the Indus Valley is enigmatic and has yet to be fully decoded. However, certain motifs and depictions are potentially linked to the concept of Agni or fire symbolism