Radha and Hindu God Krishna Celebrating the Festival Holi
The image depicts a colorful illustration of Radha and Hindu God Krishna celebrating the Festival Holi. The scene shows a white building with a green lawn in front, surrounded by a black border with gold accents. A group of people are gathered on the lawn, throwing colored powders at each other. Some of them wear orange and yellow clothing, while others wear pink and white. A blue-skinned man in a yellow dhoti stands on the left, throwing colored powder. A woman in a pink dress and a man in a red dhoti watch from a balcony above. The sky is blue.
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