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A 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.

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