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A photograph of a temple wedding ritual in which two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and white flower garlands stand on either side of a pair of deity murtis. The figures are a bride and groom shown as decorated metal or stone images, the central one wearing a tall gold crown and a red-orange scarf, the other with a gold headdress and a teal-and-silver garment. A dark navy and orange cloth is being drawn between them. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves frame the seated pair on a magenta satin cloth, beneath an ornate gilded arch. Gold-embroidered panels and a pink decorated backdrop complete the setting. The scene suggests a kalyanam, though the priests' attire is plain white.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTwo standing men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and white turbans, garlanded with white jasmine and red flower garlands, stand with palms pressed together in namaskar before a decorated deity murti pair. The central pair of metallic murtis wear gold crowns, silver ornaments and jewellery, one with an orange-red cloth and a garland of yellow, red and green leaves draping the altar behind them. The murtis sit on a magenta silk base beneath an ornate gold arch. The man on the right wears a gold armband and a gold necklace. The man on the left has a bindi and garlands. The scene appears to be a puja or darshan at a temple altar.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two standing priests in white dhotis and white head cloths with gold borders, palms joined in anjali mudra and wearing flower garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses. Between them sits a decorated murti pair on a magenta satin cloth under a gold arch, the central figure in a golden crown and orange-and-red cloth, the other in a gold crown and teal garment, both draped with layered garlands in red, yellow, green and white. Gold ornaments, a brass lamp and a pink wall frame the scene.2012-04-23 +2 copiesTwo priests in white dhotis and cream turbans stand either side of a decorated deity murti on a magenta cloth. Each wears a white shawl edged with gold and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers. The priest on the left holds a red, purple and white silk cloth over the figures with both hands, while the priest on the right lifts the other end of the same cloth. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves drape the murtis, which wear gold and silver jewellery. A gilded arch and an ornate gold throne frame the scene.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesMay 12 20132013-05-12