Happy Holi Images: Holi Paintings That Show The Ancient Indian Festival In Vibrant Colours Of History

Holi is known as the festival of colours or the festival of love. It is a time to forgive and forget, renew relationships, and celebrate the triumph of good over evil.

Three paintings showing the colours of Holi celebrations in India in olden times | Photos: Wikimedia Commons

A 1788 Kangra painting of Radha, Lord Krishna's consort, celebrating Holi | Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Holi was celebrated with much fervour in Braj, where Lord Krishna is believed to have grown up. Here is a painting of Krishna and gopis playing Holi | Photo: Wikimedia Commons