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A brown-and-white spotted cow eats a large bundle of fresh green grass on a bare floor in a red-walled shrine area. The cow wears a green cloth draped over its back with green tassels, a yellow-marked forehead and yellow ornaments on its horns. A woman in an orange sari stands at the left edge holding a brass vessel. In the background, a seated deity murti with a crown and garlands sits on a red-draped table flanked by two brass lamps. This is a go seva (cow service) offering with nithya gaumatha puja.

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July 27 2022 Sripuram2022-07-27A photo of a gau puja in a cowshed. A woman in an orange sari stands beside a brown-and-white cow draped with a green and gold cloth, its forehead marked with yellow turmeric and kumkum. The cow is eating a large bundle of fresh green grass in the foreground. Behind them on a red-draped table is a golden statue of a seated sage wearing a red turban, pearl-style beaded necklaces, and a raised blessing hand, flanked by brass oil lamps and a brass bell. Other cattle stand in pens at the left, and the walls are painted red.2022-07-27July 27 2022 Sripuram2022-07-27A brown and white cow with a red-and-yellow tilak mark on its forehead and a green-bordered cloth draped over its back stands eating a large bundle of green grass. A woman in an orange sari with gold border, rudraksha mala and red bindi holds a brass bell and a brass lamp with a small dish of offerings while performing go puja. Behind them a red wall and a red-draped table hold a seated deity murti with a crown and garlands flanked by two brass lamp stands.2022-07-27A woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala around her neck stands beside a brown cow feeding on a large bundle of fresh green grass. The cow has white and yellow kumkum markings on its forehead and a green cloth draped over its back. The woman holds a small brass bell and a lamp or puja item in one hand while gesturing toward the cow, as part of go seva. Behind them, a deity murti in gold and yellow clothing sits on a red-draped altar flanked by two brass lamp stands with flames. The setting is a simple covered shelter with red walls and a dirt floor.2022-07-27A photograph of a woman in an orange-yellow sari with a rudraksha mala and a ring on her hand performing a gau seva ritual. She holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame in one hand and a brass bell in the other, lowering toward a brown and white cow with a yellow tilak on its forehead, a green cloth draped over its back, and a yellow ear tag. Fresh green grass is spread before the cow, which is eating. Behind them is a red wall with a seated figure of a deity murti or statue in a red and gold garment, with brass lamps on either side and a red-draped altar. A small offering of flower petals lies on the ground.2022-07-27A brown and white cow with a green cloth draped over its back stands in a covered shed, grazing on fresh green grass scattered on the concrete floor. Its forehead and horns are decorated with kumkum and marigold-like flowers. Behind it, a person in an orange top sits before a green-draped altar with brass lamps and a lit oil lamp, performing gaumatha puja. A red wall and a concrete feeding trough complete the scene.2022-06-20A woman in a bright orange sari and blouse with a gold border leans forward to offer a brass oil lamp with a lit flame to a brown-and-white cow with white markings and a yellow kumkum dot on its forehead. The cow, wearing a green cloth draped over its back and a rope halter, is eating a large bundle of green grass held out toward it. A woman wears a rudraksha mala around her neck and a bun in her hair. In the background, a small statue of a figure in orange robes and a red turban, with a garland, sits on a red-draped platform flanked by brass lamp stands. Other cattle are visible at the left.2022-07-27Jun 26 2022 sripuram2022-06-26A woman in an orange-red sari rings a brass bell beside a brown and white cow during a gaumatha puja at a covered cowshed. The cow wears a yellow-green shawl draped over its back and has kumkum and vibhuti marks on its forehead, and it is eating fresh green fodder from the ground. Behind them is a red-painted wall with a small deity murti and brass lamps on a shelf. Cows stand in pens at the left.2022-06-26A photograph of a Gaumatha puja under a corrugated red roof. A brown-and-white spotted cow with a green cloth draped over its back and marigold-like markings on its horns stands tied with a rope, eating a bundle of green fodder grass in the foreground. Behind it, a woman in an orange sari lights or offers something at a small shrine or deity figure set against a red wall, with a brass lamp beside it. On the left edge, a partially visible person in white stands with hands folded. Painted white kolam designs decorate the pillar and wall.2022-06-26A woman in an orange sari with a pink border stands beside a brown and white cow in a open-sided shed with a corrugated red roof. She holds the cow's green-draped back area, offering to it, while the cow lowers its head to eat a large bundle of fresh green fodder laid on a concrete slab. The cow wears a rope halter and a green cloth draped over its back. Behind them a red wall, a small figure and dried grass appear, with other cattle visible through the doorway. The scene reflects go seva and gaumatha puja.2022-06-26