Summary: Basohli painting, originating from the 17th and 18th centuries in the hill States of Jammu and Punjab, showcases a vibrant and passionate approach to Hindu mythology through a fusion of folk art and Moghul technique. The style is characterized by its vivid colors, simplicity, and frankness, depicting themes like the love of Radha and Krishna with emotional intensity. The aesthetic quality of Basohli paintings reflects a poetic interior attitude, focusing on dynamic compositions, use of empty spaces, and a folk base that predates Moghul influence. The paintings capture scenes of Krishna's sports in springtime, Radha offering butter milk to Krishna, and Radha and Krishna's bower of love rendezvous, exuding intense emotions and vibrant colors that evoke a deep connection to Hindu mythology and the natural world of the Western Himalayas.