Multiple choice

The God with three heads and horns, surrounded by animals, represented on a seal from Mohenjodaro is said to be

  1. Varuna

  2. Indra

  3. Vishnu

  4. Pasupati
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Explanation

The seal depicting a horned figure surrounded by animals represents Proto-Shiva, an early form of Pasupati (the Lord of Animals). This iconic image from Mohenjodaro is considered one of the earliest representations of what would later evolve into the Hindu deity Shiva in his role as protector of animals.

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