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Mohenjo-daro thus emerges as a crucible where the earliest water rituals, primal gods like Rudra, and emerging Shiva symbols converge, hinting at a sophisticated and layered spiritual system that predates classical Hinduism.
Mohenjo-daro’s Role: A Cultural Nexus
In essence, Mohenjo-daro was more than an administrative or trading hub. It appears to have functioned as a center for ritual innovation, combining governance, artistry, spiritual symbolism, and water-centric worship. Its structures and artifacts offer a glimpse into a society engaged in complex spiritual practices—focused on purification, authority, and primal deities—long before their recorded codification.