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A marriage ceremony under a decorated open pavilion with colourful painted pillars, marigold and jasmine garlands, and a deity image in the background. A man with long dark hair, a saffron-orange cloth and a white-and-red garland sits cross-legged on a white cloth at left, facing the group. Standing in a row are a man in a red shirt and jeans, a man in a cream shirt with a garland, a bride in an orange sari with a garland and flowers in her hair, an older woman in a red sari, a small child in white, an older man in white dhoti and shirt with a garland, and a man in white with a garland at right. Saffron-clad attendants in white stand at the left edge. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and garland, presiding over the wedding ceremony.

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A photograph of an outdoor wedding ceremony under a decorated pavilion with floral garlands and colourful striped pillars. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a white garland and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a white seat at the left, with a probable Swamiji candidate present by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a garland. Standing centre are a bride in an orange sari with a white and red garland and a groom in a white shirt with a white garland. Other people stand nearby: a man in a red shirt and jeans, a woman in red, a small boy in white, an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a garland, and a man in a white shirt and dhoti. Behind them a deity image is visible within the pavilion.2007-02-15Outdoor ceremony under a corrugated roof with concrete pillars decorated in blue, red and yellow painted panels. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and white flower garlands, stands centre-left, appearing to be the officiating figure and resembling a person (appearance-based label; unconfirmed). A kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt with a garland and a rudraksha-style necklace faces a woman in a gold-bordered saffron-yellow sari with red-bordered drape, white flower garland and jasmine in her hair, who holds a flower garland. Nearby, a bald attendant in white with orange sash holds a tray of flowers, an older woman in white and a man in white stand by, and a man in a red shirt watches. Turmeric paste and petals lie on the floor in the foreground.2007-02-15February 15 20072007-02-15A photograph of a group standing in a row outdoors before a concrete-block wall, with a silver vessel and blue cloth on the ground in front. On the left, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland and red and yellow flower garlands stands with a smile; he has long swept-back dark hair and a bindi, and the appearance-based label Swamiji (probable) applies due to his long hair, saffron clothing and garlands. Beside him a man in a red shirt and blue jeans stands. At centre, a man in white silk dhoti and kurta with hands joined in namaste, and a woman in a white sari, both garlanded, face the scene. Next, a woman in an orange sari and a man in white shirt and dhoti hold garlands. On the right, an older man in white dhoti and shirt and a woman in a red and gold sari with pink and green garlands stand. Behind on the left, a shaven-headed priest in white and an orange-clad attendant stand near colourful flags.2007-02-15February 15 20072007-02-15Outdoor group photo at a marriage ceremony in a simple courtyard beside a concrete block wall and a red-and-white painted pillar. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a white garland with red flowers stands at left, smiling. Beside him a man in a white silk dhoti and kurta with a white and red garland holds his hands together, and a woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland stands center. Other guests in white, cream and pink-and-green garlands, including an older woman with grey hair and an older man with a white moustache, stand in a row, and a woman in a red sari with a pink garland stands at right. Printed and .2007-02-15Seven people stand in a row in front of a temple shrine with a deity murti visible behind them and a banana plant to the right. Four people on the left wear white traditional dhotis and saris and are garlanded with pink, red and white flower malas. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a saffron-orange robe stands with palms together in greeting, garlanded with white and red flowers. Beside him, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a red-garlanded neck holds his hands folded. A bride in an orange-gold sari with a flower-decorated hair ornament and a woman in a maroon and gold sari stand at the right, all garlanded. A red and gold banner hangs at the left edge.2007-02-15Outdoor ceremony under a corrugated roof with decorated pillars in red, yellow and blue with bird motifs. A bald shaved-headed man in white dhoti and an orange shawl stands at left holding a tray of flowers. A central figure in orange robes with a long swept-back hair, a flower garland and a ceremonial clothing presentation extends his hand toward a couple; the distinctive long hair and orange robes make this a probable Swamiji appearance, conducting the ritual. A bride in red and orange silk with a flower garland stands at right, and a groom in white kneels on the ground with flower petals before them. Other attendees in white and red shirts watch, and a bearded man in white dhoti stands near the centre with a garland. Scattered petals lie on the floor.2007-02-15Outdoor photo of a wedding-style ceremony on a tiled courtyard beside a grey block wall and a red cloth hanging on a pillar. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a garland of white and red flowers, standing at left beside a silver bowl on a blue mat. Next to him, a man in a white dhoti and white garland gestures with his hand, and a bride in an orange-and-gold sari with flower garlands stands with a groom in a light shirt and white dhoti. An older man with white hair and moustache in a white shirt and dhoti, and an older woman in a red sari with a pink-and-green garland, complete the group of about seven people. a person: the orange-robed man with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing fits the page's reference, though this is appearance-based only.2007-02-15February 15 20072007-02-15Outdoor wedding scene in front of a plain grey breeze-block wall. A man with long dark swept-back hair wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland with pink and green accents, and a red bindi on his forehead; he stands at the left edge beside a red-and-gold flag. Next to him a woman in a maroon sari with gold border wears a garland. A man in white dhoti and shirt wears a white garland and holds a small object in his hands. A bride in an orange sari with a flower in her hair wears garlands and bangles, and beside her a man in grey shirt wears a garland. At the right an older man with white hair and a white shirt and dhoti wears a garland. Flower petals and a brass vessel lie on the ground.2007-02-15Seven people stand in a row before a small temple shrine with a deity murti of a seated figure and a standing figure in the background, draped in red and maroon cloth and decorated with banana leaves. Centre left, a man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron robe and a garland of white flowers with red roses and stands with one hand raised in greeting. Beside him, a man in white shirt and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala, stands with palms pressed together. A woman in a white sari with a red border and an elderly woman in white stand at left, and a bride in an orange-gold sari with a flower in her hair and a woman in a deep red sari stand at right with garlands. At far right an older man in white with a white moustache holds a garland of pink and white flowers. A colourful painted pillar with a dove motif stands at left.2007-02-15