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A black-and-white spotted cow stands outdoors on bare dry ground, draped with a red cloth bordered in gold and patterned with golden cow motifs and Sanskrit lettering. Marigold and white flower garlands hang around its neck and horns, with a yellow and purple bloom tucked behind an ear. A person in a white dhoti-style garment with a yellow top holds the rope halter at the right edge. Banana plants, a thatched structure and other cattle appear in the background behind a wire fence.

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A black-and-white spotted cow stands on bare ground, decorated for worship. An orange-red cloth draped over its back is printed with gold cow motifs and text, and a garland of white and yellow marigold flowers hangs around its neck with a red flower accent. A woman in a cream sari with a yellow shawl holds the cow's rope at right, and a person in white clothing stands at the left edge. Banana trees, a chain-link fence and other cattle are visible behind, with a small string of marigold decorations overhead.2010-01-01A black-and-white spotted cow stands on dry ground under palm trees, draped with a red cloth patterned with golden cow motifs and bordered with fringe, and garlanded with white and yellow flower strands. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl holds the rope at right, while other women in white and a teal sari stand behind at left. A chain-link fence and banana plants appear in the background. The scene resembles a cow-worship ritual, with the cow decorated for the occasion.2010-01-01December 29 20092009-12-29A black-and-white spotted cow stands under a thatched shelter with a concrete floor scattered with yellow flower petals. It wears a bright orange cloth with gold cow motifs draped over its back and a garland of yellow marigolds around its neck. A woman in a yellow and white sari is partly visible at the right edge beside a small table with steel and blue vessels. Another cow stands at the left edge.2009-12-30A black and white cow with long golden-tipped horns walks along a dirt path, draped in a red and gold embroidered cloth and wearing a white cloth band and rope halter. Behind it, a line of people in white shirts and dhotis, orange shirts, and cream and yellow saris follows along. A woman in a yellow shawl and cream sari stands at right, touching the cow's side. Banana leaves and a roadside billboard appear in the background.2010-02-12January 15 20132013-01-15 +1 copiesApril 28 20152015-04-28A decorated black-and-white cow stands on a dirt floor at night, wearing a red and gold brocade cloth draped over its back, a garland of yellow and white flowers around its neck, and a chain of bells and brass ornaments. Its horns and forehead are adorned with flowers and a pink-and-yellow decoration. A rope leash is attached to its head. Behind it, people in white clothes and bare feet stand with hands folded in devotion; one person at left wears an orange robe and a beaded mala. A chain-link fence and tree trunks appear in the background. The scene suggests a cow worship ritual during a Pongal celebration.2008-01-16A black-and-white calf stands on bare sandy ground beside a white stone pillar, draped with a white cloth edged in red and blue tassels and wearing a long white flower garland with a red flower and a yellow flower hanging below. A man in white dhoti and shirt, wearing an orange and white thread bracelet, holds the rope lead at left. Behind them a young woman in a white sari with red border smiles with arms folded, and another person in white stands beside her. Coconut palms and greenery fill the background under an overcast sky.2007-09-24A black-and-white calf draped in a red and gold brocade cloth with a gold-embroidered border and a yellow marigold garland around its neck stands on bare ground. A woman in a white sari with gold and pink borders, wearing gold bangles, holds a rope tied to a larger black-and-white cow behind it. Another person in an orange-red garment holds the calf's head. Scattered marigold petals, a brass plate of offerings, and an orange cloth appear nearby.2010-12-19A black-and-white spotted cow stands indoors in a shed with a tiled roof, wearing a red and yellow flower garland around its neck and a saffron-orange cloth draped over its back. A yellow rope halter is tied to its head. To the right, a golden statue of a seated figure in red and gold garments with a crown and garland sits on a yellow-and-maroon brocade-covered platform beside brass oil lamps on a red wall. No people are visible.2022-01-11April 28 20152015-04-28