Many of the earliest known images of Hindu deities in India date from the time of the Kushan empire, fashioned either from the spotted sandstone of Mathura or Gandharan grey schist.

Desc: These imaged were captured during India's holi celebration in the twin towns of Mathura and Vrindavan.

The choice of mottled red sandstone, the figure's rounded proportions, short nose and thick lips are all typical of Mathura workmanship.