This painting depicts a Hindu religious festival.

• What is going on in this scene?
• Where does it take place? What do you see that makes you say that?
• What are the figures doing?

Click on the Explore tab to learn more about this religious ritual. Have you seen or participated in other religious rituals, festivals, or community celebrations? How do those ceremonies and festivities compare with this one? What do they have in common? What differences are there?