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A wedding or vow-renewal ceremony in a covered hall with a corrugated roof and marigold garlands. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and dhoti with yellow marigold garlands stands beside a woman in an orange-and-maroon silk sari with yellow garlands, her head bowed. Behind them a man in a white shirt and white dhoti wears a dark garland, holding hands with a woman in an orange sari with yellow garlands. Several other garlanded couples and attendants in white dhotis and saris stand in rows, and a figure in orange robes with an orange head covering stands at left. Yellow and green leaf festoons decorate the ceiling, and a wall behind holds framed images and a banner.

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A wedding-style ceremony in an open-sided ashram hall with a corrugated roof and white walls, decorated with yellow and orange hanging leaves. Several couples stand or kneel in pairs wearing yellow and marigold garlands. In the foreground a bride in an orange silk sari and a man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl kneel before a low wooden ritual seat. Beside them a groom in cream kurta and white dhoti holds hands with a bride in a magenta silk sari. Men in white dhotis and red kurtas, and women in saris, stand along the edges. A cameraman with a tripod is at left, and a framed picture hangs on the back wall. Visible people number roughly 15-20.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a wedding or couples-day procession leaving a decorated temple hall with red wooden pillars and hanging green leaf garlands. In the foreground a man in a mustard-yellow kurta holds a white cloth, and beside him a woman in a red and gold sari with a maang tikka and bangles walks with a yellow marigold garland. Behind them a man in white kurta and dhoti wears a yellow marigold garland and a red bindi, with a woman in cream sari and a dark beaded mala. Several men in white and cream garments wear yellow flower garlands, and two saffron-robed sannyasis stand in the background. Other attendees watch from the doorway.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial line of couples and attendants standing in an open, covered hall with a corrugated roof and white walls. Several people wear yellow and orange garlands of marigold-like flowers. Men wear white dhotis and kurtas, while women wear orange, pink, red and mustard-yellow saris. Near the right edge, a bearded man in orange robes and a beaded necklace stands with his hands folded, and a woman in an orange sari stands beside him. Bowls of offerings and banana leaves appear at the lower right, and framed photographs hang on the left wall. Visible people number about fifteen, including the couple at the lower left.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a wedding procession under a corrugated roof at an ashram hall. In the centre, a bride in an orange and gold silk saree with a yellow marigold garland and a red bindi stands beside a man in a mustard-yellow striped shirt and white dhoti, also wearing a yellow garland, and they hold hands. Behind them a saffron-robed sadhu stands in the background. Other garlanded participants in white, cream and orange clothing follow along a striped runner mat, and a white electric fan is in the lower right. A wall behind shows framed pictures. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph inside a hall with white walls, ceiling fans and striped red and blue floor mats. In the centre, a man in saffron robes and a red-and-white flower garland, with tilak and rudraksha, walks forward. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in orange robes holds an open book and a tray. Behind them, saffron-clad sannyasis and women in white and orange saris follow, some with hands folded. A backpack sits on the floor and a plastic chair stands at right.2012-10-09