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In the foreground, a bride in a blue-and-green silk saree with bangles and a red bindi, and a groom in a cream embroidered silk kurta with a brown shawl, both with red and yellow garlands, hands pressed in namaste. Brass oil lamps hang in the background and a tray of fruit, sweets, flowers and nuts sits on an orange cloth before them.

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September 16 20132013-09-16September 15 20132013-09-15A photograph of a seated couple in front of a golden peetha-style throne with a red-draped statue or depiction of a figure behind them. The woman on the left wears a blue and green silk sari with bangles and a hair ornament, and the man on the right wears a cream embroidered kurta with a brown shawl. Both wear red and yellow flower garlands and sit with palms pressed together in namaste. An orange cloth covers the floor in front, with brass trays holding fruits, sweets, flowers and a small oil lamp. Brass oil lamps hang above and stand at the sides of the dark backdrop.2013-09-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated couple with palms pressed together in namaskar before a gilded throne-style seat in a decorated hall. The woman on the left wears a green and gold saree with a blue border, red bindi, bangles, and a red-and-yellow garland; the man on the right wears a cream embroidered kurta and a brown shawl with a matching red-and-yellow garland. Orange cloth covers the floor in front of them, with brass plates holding apples, oranges, sweets, flowers, grapes, a kalasha-style lamp and a small fire. Behind them stands a painted figure in orange and red on a gold throne beneath hanging bead strands and brass oil lamps. The offerings suggest a puja or wedding-style ritual.2013-09-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a couple seated on the orange floor before a golden throne-style seat with a dark backdrop and brass oil lamps. The woman on the left wears a green and blue silk sari with gold border, bangles and a flower in her hair, and both she and the man on the right have red and yellow marigold garlands. The man wears a cream embroidered kurta with a brown shawl and a red forehead dot, and both have palms pressed together in anjali. In front are steel plates of fruit including pomegranates, oranges and apples, grapes, flowers, sweets, and a brass oil lamp. Behind them a statue-like figure on the throne wears a red-brown head covering and a saffron garment with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, the only figure on the throne, shown as a depiction.2013-09-15 +1 copiesA seated couple in traditional Indian wedding attire sit on a gilded red-cushioned sofa in front of a bright orange floor cloth, palms pressed together in greeting. The woman wears a green and blue silk sari with red and yellow garlands and bangles. The man wears a white embroidered sherwani with a gold-brown shawl and red and yellow garlands. Trays of fruit, sweets, kumkum and betel-leaf offerings sit in front, with brass oil lamps behind them. Children in bright dresses stand at the left. Behind the couple, a seated figure in orange and red robes sits on a golden throne before a painted wall with pink and green pillars.2013-09-15A photograph of a couple seated on an ornate gold-and-red cushioned seat in a temple-style hall with painted pink and turquoise pillars. The woman on the left wears a green and blue silk saree with a red bindi and bangles, and the man beside her wears a white embroidered kurta with gold trim and a brown shawl. Both have red flower garlands and sit with palms pressed together in namaste. Children stand behind them, a girl in a red and white dress with a necklace among them, and oil lamps and brass lamp stands are visible. Orange-tinted floor, scattered petals and a small metal dish of offerings lie at their feet. Two more people stand in the background. No one is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15 +4 copiesA seated couple in a temple-style hall with painted pillars and a painted guardian figure holding a mace on the left. The woman on the left wears a teal and blue silk sari with gold border, many bangles, and a red bindi, with hands joined in namaste and red-and-white garlands on her neck. The man on the right wears a white embroidered kurta with a gold-brown stole, a red bindi, and a red-and-white garland, also in namaste. Both sit on an ornate gilded throne-like seat on an orange cloth, with brass lamps hanging in the background. In the foreground are silver trays of fruit, flowers, sweets and grapes.2013-09-15 +2 copiesA photograph of a newly married couple seated on an ornate gold-and-pink carved sofa on an orange-carpeted stage. The woman on the left wears a blue and gold silk saree, a red bindi, jasmine in her hair and a red and yellow garland. The man on the right wears a cream embroidered kurta with a brown silk shawl, a red-and-yellow garland and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind them stand painted gold dvarapala guard figures holding maces, and a small figure in the background.2013-09-15A photograph of a smiling woman and a man standing side by side in an ornate hall with striped pillars and draped fabric ceiling. The woman wears a blue and gold brocade silk sari and holds a silver tray with flowers; she has a white and red garland. The man wears a cream embroidered silk kurta with a brown shawl, a white and red-green garland, and a black mala. Behind them, women in maroon, purple and orange saris carry trays. Visible people: about five.2013-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20132013-09-15 +2 copies