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17. SAIVISM
Bhimbetka rock shelters in Madhya Pradesh (cave II E-19 and III E-15) shows a bow and arrow bearing dancer as shown in the figure above. It dates back to 3000 to 1900 B. C. Looking at the above cave drawing if you can see a god Siva that would be the greatest imagination God has given to you.
Lord of Animals in the Indus Valley (The Pashupati seal)
In a community where cows are the wealth we should expect these depictions. Compare with the art forms of Baquara Tribes of Sudan where cow horns are worn as a headdress
during festivals especially by the Tribal leaders.
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