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A black and white cow stands on a dirt ground tied with a thick rope, its forehead decorated with painted red and yellow markings and its horns tipped with red. It wears a white cloth blanket trimmed with red tassels, blue and red fringe borders. Behind it, tall palm trees and a row of poles with small flags line an open grounds area under a cloudy sky.

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A 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.2007-09-24Close view of a black-and-white cow with a white blaze on its forehead, decorated with orange turmeric paste and red kumkum marks on its horns and brow. A green leather harness with brass bells is fitted around its head and neck, and a rope is tied loosely to its halter. On the left, a human hand is raised in front of the animal's face, palm open. The cow is draped in a white cloth edged with red and blue tassel trim, standing on sandy ground. The scene suggests a cow worship ritual, with the animal adorned for puja.2007-09-24Close photo of a black-and-white spotted cow with a green halter and rope lead, standing outdoors on sand in front of a white stone structure. Its horns are painted with red tips and its forehead bears smeared orange and red markings. A small bell hangs from the halter. No people are visible.2007-09-24Close-up photo of a black and white spotted cow with its head lowered toward the camera. Its horns are painted orange-yellow and its forehead bears a yellow-orange smear with red vermilion dots. A rope with tasseled knots is tied around its neck and head against a dusty ground with a white stone step at the right edge.2007-09-24A 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.2007-09-24A close photograph of a black and white cow with a rope halter tied around its head, standing on bare sandy ground beside a white stone structure. Its horns are painted orange with red markings, and its forehead bears a smear of orange powder with a red mark in the centre, consistent with ritual decoration. No people are visible.2007-09-24February 12 20102010-02-12A close photo of a black-and-white spotted cow standing on sandy ground, its head lowered toward the camera. Its forehead bears a yellow-orange smear with a red kumkum mark at the centre, its horns are tipped with red and orange colour, and its legs are daubed with the same orange pigment. It wears a green collar strap hung with two small metal bells. At the left edge, the white and red-fringed cloth of a person's garment is partly visible. A white stone structure and a red brick sit at the right edge.2007-09-24A black and white cow stands on bare sandy ground, decorated with a white cloth draped over its back and sides, edged with red, blue and brown tassel fringes. Its face is marked with red and yellow pigment, and a green strap runs around its head, with a rope attached to its nose. Faint grass tufts lie on the sand. No people are visible.2007-09-24October 08 20072007-10-08January 16 20082008-01-16December 19 20102010-12-19