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A photograph of a wedding ritual at an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone carvings and red curtains. A long-haired man in orange-red robes sits cross-legged on a striped mat, raising one hand in blessing, with a silver vessel beside him. A bride in a red and gold sari with a red veil and a groom in a cream sherwani with a red-and-gold turban sit in folded-hands prayer before a small fire pit with a flame and flower offerings. Behind them a gilded arch frames a deity murti adorned with marigold garlands, flanked by golden lamp stands. Two seated figures in orange clothing are visible at the left edge.

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A wedding ritual performed before a shrine in an open-sided temple pavilion with red curtains and carved grey stone pillars. Behind a fire pit of stacked bricks, a seated bride in a red sari with flower-decorated hair and a groom in a gold-embroidered tunic and red-and-gold turban sit with joined hands. A priest in saffron robes and a seated devotee in orange clothing face the flames, while a woman in orange hands offerings. A deity murti adorned with marigold garlands stands at the back, flanked by brass lamps and fruit offerings. Petals scatter over the ritual mats and a red-robed attendant raises an arm.2009-07-09A wedding ritual performed before a temple shrine with a golden arch and a deity murti adorned with yellow and red garlands. A fire pit built from stone blocks burns in front, with flower garlands on its sides. A bride in a red and gold sari with red veil and bangles sits with hands folded beside a groom in cream embroidered kurta, red shawl and turban. A man with long swept-back hair in orange robes and rudraksha-style attire raises one hand while seated, and another seated monk in orange wraps assists nearby. Oil lamps, brass vessels and a red-draped pillared pavilion frame the homa scene.2009-07-09A photograph of a wedding ritual at an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars and red drapes. A figure with long dark hair in an orange-red robe sits cross-legged at a brick fire pit, one arm raised in blessing, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind the fire pit, a bride in a red sari with a red-and-gold head covering and a groom in cream and gold sherwani with a red-and-gold turban sit with palms joined, while a few seated devotees in orange kneel at the right. A small flame burns in the pit beside flower-decorated brass lamps and offerings. The deity murti in the shrine wears red and garlands of marigold, with brass lamps on either side.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09A photograph of a wedding ritual at an outdoor temple shrine. A figure with long dark hair and an orange-red robe sits cross-legged on the left before a brick-lined fire pit with burning flames, offering oil and flower petals while holding a ceremonial vessel. Behind them stands a stone shrine with a deity murti hung with yellow and marigold garlands, flanked by brass lamps and red curtains. On the right, a bride in a red sari with a red veil and a groom in a cream sherwani with a red-and-gold turban sit side by side on a striped mat, their hands folded. Another orange-robed person is partly visible at the left edge.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09Outdoor wedding ritual in a stone temple shrine with red curtains and hanging strands of flowers. A man with long dark hair wears an orange sannyasi robe and sits cross-legged before a small brick fire pit with a bright flame, speaking and gesturing with his right hand toward the couple. Behind the fire, a deity murti dressed in garlands sits within an ornate gold-framed arch. A bride in a red sari with a red veil sits beside a groom in a cream embroidered kurta with a red-and-gold turban and red garland. Another orange-robed attendant sits at left, with brass lamps and offerings near the homa. Several people are visible at the edges.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09Outdoor wedding ritual before a stone shrine with a golden arch and deity murti garlanded with marigolds and red-and-white flowers. A fire pit of brick holds a burning homa flame, with offerings of fruit, flowers and sweets nearby. A seated figure in long-haired saffron-orange robes sits on a striped mat, holding a silver bowl and gesturing toward the couple. Opposite, a bride in red sari with veil and gold jewellery sits beside a groom in cream sherwani and red-and-gold turban, both with red garlands. Guests in orange and white stand behind, and red curtains frame the pavilion.2009-07-09