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A black-and-white cow with a white-tipped face and a garland of white and yellow flowers around its neck is led across dirt ground by a man in white dhoti and white shirt, holding a rope. A cloth draped over the cow's back shows red and blue borders. Behind it, a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered cloth stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Coconut palms and a white stone shrine structure stand to the right, with a grey sky overhead.

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A small black-and-white calf stands on bare reddish earth beside a white stone structure with a rounded top. The calf wears a white garland of flowers around its neck, a white cloth draped over its back edged with red and blue borders, and has a reddish-orange mark with white paste on its forehead. A rope tied to a post extends behind it. At the left edge, a partially visible person in a cream sari with a floral border and white garments stands nearby. Coconut palms and a cloudy sky fill the background.2007-09-24Outdoors on bare reddish-brown earth beside a white stepped shrine structure and palm trees under an overcast sky, a black-and-white cow stands draped in a white cloth with red and blue borders and wears a white flower garland with red ribbon, its horns decorated, and a yellow cloth hanging at its neck. A woman with a long dark braid, wearing a white dress and bangles, bends forward and offers food to the cow with her hand. Behind her, two women in saffron-orange clothing stand, one holding bananas and smiling, the other with a white tilak on her forehead. Another person in white stands at the right edge beside a red-brick border.2007-09-24A black-and-white calf stands on bare earth beside a white temple structure with palm trees behind it. The calf wears a white garland of jasmine-like flowers with yellow and red blossoms, a draped white cloth with blue and red borders, and a rope halter with bells. A man in a cream-colored shirt and white dhoti, wearing a gold bangle, holds the calf's head and muzzle. Other people in white dhotis and saffron-bordered cloth stand partly visible at left. The scene suggests a cow worship ritual near the temple.2007-09-24A black and white cow with a white-marked forehead and red-painted horn tips stands on bare earth beside a white stepped shrine. It wears a white cloth draped over its back trimmed with red and blue borders, and a garland of white and yellow flowers hangs around its neck with a yellow marigold at the bottom. A hand in a white sleeve holds the rope lead and a white-clad attendant stands at left. Coconut palms and a cloudy sky are behind.2007-09-24Outdoor photograph of a black-and-white calf decorated for ritual, with a white cloth draped over its back trimmed in red and blue tassels, a white and yellow flower garland around its neck, and a green collar. A woman in an orange shawl and white sari stands at left holding a rope tied to the calf, while a smiling woman in white with a red-and-white shawl stands behind with arms folded. Palm trees and sandy ground fill the background.2007-09-24A 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 woman in a white sari with an orange border and a braided plait stands outdoors on bare ground, holding a rope tied to a black-and-white spotted cow with painted orange-red markings on its forehead and horns. Draped over her arm is a white cloth with red and blue borders. Beside a white stepped plinth topped with an ornate copper-coloured finial, palm trees rise behind. On the right, a second woman in a white garment is partly visible, and a few red flowers sit on the plinth edge.2007-09-24A woman in a white sari with her long dark braid over one shoulder bends forward to offer something to a black-and-white cow standing on bare earth. The cow wears a white cloth draped over its back edged with red and blue borders, a white and yellow flower garland around its neck, and a marigold garland hanging at its face. White flower petals are scattered on the ground. To the right, white stepped stone structures and a figure in white and orange robes stand beside a palm-lined landscape. The cow is being worshipped in a gau puja style ritual.2007-09-24Outdoor photo of a Pradosha puja at a temple courtyard on bare dirt ground. A black cow with white markings, draped in a white cloth with red and blue borders and decorated with a white and yellow flower garland, stands beside a white stone plinth. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt leans forward and holds the cow's head by a rope and rests a hand on its face. Behind them, several women in white saris with orange shawls stand in a row, one holding a rope, and scattered petals and flowers lie on the ground.2007-09-24Outdoor photo at an open temple-grounds setting with palm trees and a dirt courtyard. A shaven-headed man in an orange saffron robe holds a lit oil lamp aloft toward a black-and-white cow standing on a rope, its horns painted and draped in a white cloth with red and blue borders and a garland of yellow flowers. To the left a woman in a white sari with a gold-bordered orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in prayer, and another person in white clothing is partly visible at the left edge. On the right, a white stone pedestal holds a plate of bananas and fruit beside a dark deity murti. Overcast sky.2007-09-24March 05 20082008-03-05 +1 copiesA black-and-white cow wearing a white cloth covering trimmed with red and blue fringe and tassels is led by a rope on a sandy path lined with coconut palms and small flagpoles. A person in an orange robe at the left edge holds the rope, and a woman in white clothing stands beside the cow. The cow has a green halter and a decorated head with red and yellow markings. The scene appears to be an outdoor ceremonial procession.2007-09-24