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A photo of a ritual at a temple-like hall with an orange-washed wall. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with an orange and green border and a red bindi strokes the head of a black-and-white cow, while a young man in white clothing drapes a garland of yellow marigolds with a red-and-gold brocade cloth over the cow's back. Behind them a crowd of devotees, some men in white dhotis and women in saris, watches attentively.

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December 19 20102010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19A 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.2010-12-19A photograph of a cow-worship ritual in an outdoor courtyard beside an orange-washed wall. A woman in a white sari with an orange border and red shawl stands at the cow's head holding its rope. A man in a white shirt stands on the right, arm extended, touching a black-and-white cow draped in an orange-and-gold cloth and garlanded with yellow flowers. Around them a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, kurtas and saris watches, with a child in a pink dress at left and another cow with a red-and-gold cloth at lower left.2010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19A photograph of a ritual scene with a black-and-white cow and a small calf draped in red and gold silk cloths with golden borders. A woman in a white sari with an orange-red shawl holds the cow's rope halter and smiles. A woman in an orange-red sari stands at left beside a young girl with braided hair, and several men in white dhotis and shawls, plus women in saris, stand in a row behind against an orange wall. The setting suggests a gau puja style ceremony, though no specific ritual is clearly labelled.2010-12-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial cow worship scene at an outdoor temple-style stage. A black-and-white cow with a rope halter is draped with an orange and gold silk cloth and a red-and-gold bordered cloth. A woman in a white sari with green and pink borders holds the halter and a man in white shirt and dhoti stands behind the cow, handling the red cloth. Brass plates with yellow flower offerings sit on the ground. In the background a standing figure in orange robes holds a staff, and a large banner shows a smiling saint in orange. Seated and standing devotees watch from the steps. Readable banner text is the copyright line, which is excluded.2010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesDecember 19 20102010-12-19Outdoor photo of a cow being honoured. A black-and-white cow stands centred, draped with an orange and gold-bordered cloth and a long yellow marigold garland around its neck, held by a rope halter. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a small dotted pattern strokes the cow's head with her hand. Behind the cow, a person with long dark hair in a dark top and several women and men in white dhotis and shirts stand watching, with a red-roofed building in the background.2010-12-19 +1 copiesA photo of a cow and calf being honoured in an indoor hall. A woman in a teal blouse and red saree with a vibhuti forehead mark strokes the head of a black-and-white calf draped in a red and gold brocade cloth. Beside her, a smiling woman in a white saree with a gold border and orange shawl holds the rope of a large black-and-white cow decorated with a red and gold cloth. Behind them, several men in white dhoti and shirts with white shawls and red lanyards stand watching, along with a girl in a pink dress and other onlookers. The cows are being honoured as part of a gathering. No a person candidate is visible.2010-12-19 +1 copiesDecember 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copies