The painting depicts a family in ancient India. The father is dressed in a white tunic and has a long beard. The mother is wearing a white sari and has her hair in a bun. The two children are wearing red and white tunics. The family is standing in front of a temple. The father is holding a bowl and is pouring water over the head of the younger child. The mother is watching the father. The older child is sitting on the ground and watching the family.