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A wedding-style ceremony in a temple-like hall with a painted deity murti of a standing warrior figure holding a trident in the upper right. A seated bride in a teal and gold sari with a braided hair garland and a seated groom in a white and gold kurta with a red floral garland sit on a red-cushioned seat, with turmeric on their hands. A woman in an orange sari with gold border and white flower garland bends forward, holding a brass tray of rice. Several women in saris and children stand behind, with a child on the left in a purple outfit. The scene is a ritual blessing; the man and woman appear to be the couple being honoured. No visible person clearly matches the appearance-based a person cues.

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September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15A wedding blessing in a temple hall. A bride and groom sit side by side, both draped in red and yellow-orange garlands of flowers and beads. The bride wears a green and gold silk sari with a red bindi and jewelry. The groom wears a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a gold chain. An older woman in a red blouse and cream sari bends forward, touching the couple's hands in blessing. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari and a man with a shaved head and white forehead markings stand near a gilded chair. A colourful painted deity mural with raised weapons fills the background on the right.2013-09-15June 19 20132013-06-19September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15A wedding-blessing photo in a temple-style hall. A woman in a green blouse and yellow saree with a long braid and white flower garland applies a red mark to the forehead of a man in a red sherwani with a white garland and red beads. Beside them a bride in a red and gold saree, gold jewellery, bangles and a flower-decked hairstyle with a red bindi watches, seated. Haldi-yellow powder and turmeric paste dust the men's faces and the bride's. Behind them a golden ornate backdrop, a standing deity murti, an oil lamp and a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace appear. A white electric fan stands at the right.2013-06-19September 16 20132013-09-16A photograph of a traditional South Indian wedding ritual indoors. A woman in a blue silk sari with gold border and a purple blouse holds a silver tray with red liquid and turmeric-coloured offerings, reaching toward a seated bride in a green and gold silk sari with a red garland and braided hair with a kumkum bindi. Beside them a groom in white embroidered kurta with a red and yellow flower garland sits with turmeric smeared on his face. A woman in an orange sari and a young girl watch from behind, and a boy stands at the top. A brass oil lamp and a decorated pillar with painted colourful panels stand in the background. Five people are visible.2013-09-15