An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s6.52

v1.c9.s6.52

From the burial practices and the engraved stele it is possible to surmise some aspects of the religious beliefs of these people. The ochre wash found on the skeletal remains, both human and animal, a widely prevalent practice in contemporary societies elsewhere, is suggestive of the colour of the blood being utilized for magico-religious resurrection. Sacrificial killing and burying of pet animals of the deceased and ceremonial feast of edible animals are suggestive of family if not community involvement in burying the dead. The presence of separate burials for the dog particularly for the wild variety and the wolf would warrant an inference that the people believed in totems. Trepanning of the skull is indicative of magico-medical belief. The engraved stele portraying a hunting scene would suggest homoeopathic magic inducing successful and plentiful hunting.