Krishna and the gopis celebrate Holi, watercolour painting, c. 1765.
Holi is a festival of spring, of colours, and of happiness. This image depicts Holi being celebrated in the Mughal era.
Royal Collection Trust, Windsor.
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Artist, U. (2026, March 12). Holi Celebration in the Mughal Period. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21603/holi-celebration-in-the-mughal-period/
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Artist, Unknown. "Holi Celebration in the Mughal Period." World History Encyclopedia, March 12, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21603/holi-celebration-in-the-mughal-period/.
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Artist, Unknown. "Holi Celebration in the Mughal Period." World History Encyclopedia, 12 Mar 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21603/holi-celebration-in-the-mughal-period/.
