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An engagement ceremony inside a temple hall. A woman in an orange-and-rust sari bends forward to tie or adjust a thread on the wrist of a seated man in a red silk kurta with a white garland and a red-and-white floral rosette. Beside them a woman in a red and gold sari sits with a flower garland in her hair and bangles on her wrists. An older man in a striped shirt and glasses, wearing a white and red garland, sits at the right edge. Behind them a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a tilak stands holding a red-and-white ceremonial item. Other saffron-clad devotees sit in the background, and a gold throne stands beside gilded deity statues and a brass oil lamp.

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June 19 20132013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19July 07 20142014-07-07A photograph of a traditional Hindu engagement ceremony indoors in front of a temple-style shrine. A bride in a red and gold silk sari with a floral garland and gold jewellery sits on the left beside a golden chair. A groom in a red silk jacket, white and red turban and white garland stands bent forward, applying a mark to the forehead of a seated older man in glasses, white shirt and white garland. The seated man holds a silver tray with rice and a small bowl. On the right an older woman in a blue sari holds a lamp-like vessel. Behind them stands a golden deity murti with four arms, and a brass oil lamp sits on the left. A fan and a white sack appear at the right edge.2013-06-19Photograph of a temple engagement blessing inside a golden-hued shrine room. A woman in an orange sari and blouse holds a silver bowl of liquid and reaches toward a seated bride in a red and gold sari with white and red garlands, gold jewellery and a bindi, who smiles. Beside her, a groom in a red embroidered kurta with a cream shawl and white garlands sits with turmeric or vermilion on his forehead. Behind them, several women in orange and maroon saris with rudraksha malas stand or sit. A golden throne, a brass oil lamp, a standing deity murti with raised arms, and a pedestal fan are visible.2013-06-19A photograph of a wedding-style blessing ceremony in a hall with a red-and-gold backdrop. A woman in a cream sari with a red border and red blouse stands bending forward, placing a red-and-white item on the head of a bride in a blue and gold sari with red garlands. Beside them a groom in white kurta with a brown shawl and red garland sits on a gold chair, with a floral arrangement at his side. Behind them stands a man in white dhoti and shirt, and at left a figure seated on a red throne-like chair with red garland, wearing orange clothing, flanked by a woman in orange-red sari and a bald man in orange. A gold kalasha and a brass plate sit on the orange floor cloth. A painted deity figure with a trident appears on the blue wall at right.2013-09-15Indoor wedding-style blessing ceremony before a painted temple backdrop with a golden deity statue of a multi-armed figure. A groom in a red silk sherwani and red-and-white turban stands bending forward, marking a tilak on the forehead of a seated older man in a white shirt and glasses, who wears a flower garland. A bride in a red silk sari with floral head ornaments and gold jewellery sits beside them. An older woman in a purple sari with gold border holds a silver tray of flowers and a lamp, and a woman in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits at left in front of a gold throne. Garlands of red and white flowers adorn the figures.2013-06-19July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesSeptember 16 20132013-09-16A South Indian wedding ritual at close range. A bride in an orange-red silk sari with gold jewellery, a gold maang tikka and white jasmine garlands sits on the floor, eyes lowered, while a woman in a green silk sari with gold border leans in to place a white flower into her joined hands. Beside her a groom in a white dhoti with gold border and a white shirt sits with hands cupped, also wearing a garland of white jasmine, red roses and apples. Women in silk saris stand behind holding a brass tray and a lit oil lamp. Orange floor and white draped backdrop.2013-09-16September 15 20132013-09-15July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copies