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A smiling bride in a teal and gold silk sari with red flower garlands and a red bindi sits beside a smiling groom in a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a red and gold garland and a black rudraksha-style mala. Both have turmeric or kumkum smudges on their faces and foreheads. Behind them a boy in a white shirt watches, and a large painted deity figure with a golden dhoti and bare chest stands on a blue wall. Turmeric and rice-like grains are scattered in the air.

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September 15 20132013-09-15A photograph of a wedding ceremony. A bride in a teal and gold silk sari with a red bindi, jasmine-style hair ornaments and drop earrings sits beside a groom in a cream and gold kurta, both wearing thick red and pink flower garlands. Yellow turmeric marks are visible on their faces. Behind them stands a painted deity murti with multiple raised arms holding weapons, and at the left edge an older woman in an orange sari gestures. Three people are visible.2013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15A seated couple in traditional Tamil wedding attire poses side by side before a row of hanging brass oil lamps and warm lights. The bride, on the left, wears a green and gold silk sari, a red bindi, jasmine-style hair ornaments, layered white and gold necklaces, and red garlands with yellow and white flowers. The groom, on the right, wears a cream embroidered kurta with a gold-brown shawl, a rudraksha mala, a red tilak and a matching red garland, and both hold their hands together in front of them with green leaves visible at the bottom. Two physical people are present.2013-09-15A close photograph of a bride and groom posing together, both wearing large garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers, green leaves and two green fruits. The woman on the left wears a gold and green silk sari, a red bindi, earrings and braided black hair decorated with a small jewelled ornament. The man on the right wears a bronze-brown embroidered silk garment over white, a red bindi, a black beaded mala and a gold chain. Blurred background figures and warm lights suggest a ceremonial hall.2013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15