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A photograph of a cow and calf being honoured in a ritual at an outdoor ashram gathering. A woman in a white sari with a striped green-and-pink border and a gold-trimmed pallu, wearing a red-orange shawl over her shoulder and gold bangles, holds the rope of a black-and-white cow with yellow marigold garlands and a red-and-gold silk cloth draped on its back. On the left, another woman in an orange-red shawl touches the head of a black-and-white calf also wrapped in yellow marigold garlands. Offerings of bananas, fruit and a plate with red and yellow items lie on a tray in front. A man in white ritual clothing stands at the right edge, and seated devotees in white are visible in the background.

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December 19 20102010-12-19A woman in a white sari with red and green woven borders stands beside a black-and-white cow draped with an orange and gold cloth. She strokes the cow's neck while holding its rope, with a plate of yellow flower garlands at the cow's feet. Behind them, a seated audience in white and yellow clothing watches. At the upper right, a figure in white with orange drapery stands near a saffron-coloured wall with a ritual staff. Several people are visible in the crowd behind the cow.2010-12-19A 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 photograph of a ceremony in which a woman in a white sari with a green and orange border and a bangle touches the forehead area of a black-and-white cow garlanded with yellow marigolds and draped with a red and gold cloth. Behind her, rows of people in white and cream clothing stand watching, including men in white dhotis and women in white saris, some wearing glasses. At the right edge a man in white with a gold-bordered orange shawl stands beside the cow. A small orange thread is visible on the woman's wrist and the setting is an orange-walled hall.2010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19A photograph of a cow ceremony outdoors beside an orange-painted wall with a red pillar. A young man in a plain white shirt and white dhoti, with a short haircut, stands at the cow's head and raises his arm toward it, holding a yellow-orange marigold garland around the neck of a black-and-white cow draped with an orange silk cloth with gold border. A woman in a white saree with a patterned border and orange shoulder cloth touches the cow's head. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis, saris and shirts watches, including several women and a young girl in pink. Another cow with a red and gold cloth is partly visible at the lower left.2010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19Outdoors in a temple courtyard, a woman in a white sari with an orange border and an orange shawl leads a black-and-white cow on a rope halter, its horns and legs marked with orange-yellow dabs of kumkum. Behind them a woman in an orange sari sits near a black stone Nandi bull statue draped in a white cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. Orange pillars and grey deity sculptures stand in the background, and a small ring of coloured powder design lies on the ground. Three people are visible.2010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesDecember 19 20102010-12-19A woman in a white sari with a red-and-green striped border and a gold-patterned border stands at left, her hand resting on the head of a black-and-white cow with a rope halter. The cow's forehead bears a marking with a yellow and red tilak. In front, a plate of offerings with flowers and vermilion sits on the floor. Behind them, a seated audience of women in white and light clothing watches within an orange-walled hall, with saffron-robed figures visible at the right edge and a red curtain at left. The scene suggests a cow-worship ritual during a satsang.2010-12-19