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January 16 2008

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January 16 20082008-01-16A dark cow with white patches stands tied in a thatched shed on a dirt floor, decorated for Mattu Pongal. Its back is draped with a red and gold cloth edged with bells, a garland of yellow marigolds hangs around its neck, and a yellow turmeric or kumkum mark is on its forehead with pink ornaments on its horns. A white rope leash runs from its halter to the concrete feeding trough at right. No people are visible.2008-01-16A photograph taken at night outdoors of a dark-coated bull with its head and neck decorated with garlands of white and pink flowers and sprigs of green leaves. A yellow cloth or ribbon is tied to its horn area and a stick is held near its face. It stands on bare dirt ground beside trees and a low concrete wall. No people are visible in the scene.January 16 20082008-01-16A 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.2008-01-16May 27 20132013-05-27January 15 20132013-01-15January 15 20132013-01-15 +1 copiesJanuary 15 20132013-01-15 +1 copiesJanuary 15 20132013-01-15 +1 copiesJanuary 15 20132013-01-15A black and white cow with long golden-tipped horns walks along a dirt path, draped in a red and gold embroidered cloth and wearing a white cloth band and rope halter. Behind it, a line of people in white shirts and dhotis, orange shirts, and cream and yellow saris follows along. A woman in a yellow shawl and cream sari stands at right, touching the cow's side. Banana leaves and a roadside billboard appear in the background.2010-02-12