Celebrtation of Holi through art
The most colourful festival of the Indian calender is celebrated in art
by three styles here - Mewari, Pahari and Orrisan.
Wonderful darshan
of how lively the atmosphere in the inner-sanctum was during
holi / Dol in the mid 18th century when
this painting was painted. 67kb
Lively painting of
Vitthalnathji and Swaminiji celebrating
Dol-festival in their walled garden. Located to the right of the main
courtyard, this garden is still occasionally used by Vitthalnathji during holi,
summer and monsoon festivals. 70kb
I am very greatful to www.goloka.com for allowing
us to use paintings from their excellent and extensive collection. The Mewari
paintings are part of a series of paintings they have on the subject - please visit them
and see more of these wonderful paintings.