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A wedding ceremony on a decorated stage with a curtain backdrop and tall floral arrangements in red, orange, pink and white. A bare-chested young man in white dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at left. Seated at centre, a priest in a bare torso and dhoti tends brass lamps and a kalasha, while a bride in a red and gold sari and a groom in white sit beside brass lamps, brass vessels, clay pots and banana leaves on an orange cloth. A woman in a blue sari bends to adorn the bride with flowers. Several elders in white dhoti and shirts and women in saris stand around, and a small child in pink sits at lower left.

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A Hindu wedding ceremony under a canopy of colourful flowers in red, orange, pink, purple and white, with white drapery behind. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and green-bordered shawl kneels at the centre, offering flower garlands over brass oil lamps. A bride in a red sari with gold jewellery and flowers in her hair sits beside a groom in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and a white headband. Nearby, a woman in a purple sari, several women in saris and men in white dhotis stand watching. Clay pots, brass vessels, coconuts, banana leaves and a small brass lamp stand on the orange floor.2013-09-16A wedding ceremony under a floral canopy of orange, red, pink and white flowers hung from white draped fabric. A groom in white dhoti and shirt with a pink and white garland stands at the center, clasping hands with a bride in a red and gold sari. Around them stand a priest in white, an older man in a green shawl and dhoti, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and pink shawl. Women in colourful saris and girls in pink dresses with flowers in their hair watch. On the floor are brass oil lamps, a tray of fruit, coconuts, flowers and clay pots. No visible figure is a clear candidate for the a person flag.2013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16A South Indian wedding ceremony under a canopy of orange, pink and white flowers and hanging heliconia. A bride in a red and gold sari with a red flower garland sits beside a groom in a white dhoti with a white garland and a folded headpiece, both seated before a brass oil lamp. A priest with a bare chest and sacred thread kneels at the left handling ritual items. Around them stand guests in white dhotis and shawls, a woman in orange, women in saris of purple, blue, red and magenta, and a child in pink. Clay pots, coconuts, banana leaves and marigold garlands sit on the floor in front. The scene shows a traditional Hindu marriage rite.2013-09-16A wedding ceremony under a canopy decorated with orange, pink and purple flowers and white draping. A bride and groom sit on the floor in front of brass oil lamps and clay pots, with a bride in a red and gold sari and gold jewellery, and a groom in white with a flower garland and a turban-like head covering, both with palms pressed together. A bare-chested priest in a green shawl sits beside them tending ritual items. Around them, standing people in white dhotis and shawls, women in saris and a small child in a dark jacket watch and fold their hands. Marigolds and leafy offerings lie on the floor, and a tiered brass lamp stand is at right.2013-09-16A South Indian wedding ceremony under a canopy of purple orchids, red heliconia and yellow flowers. A bride in a red and gold sari with jasmine and red flower garlands sits beside a groom in white dhoti and shawl wearing a white turban and flower garland, both seated on a raised platform. A priest with a bare upper body and green cloth sits before a brass oil lamp and offerings of coconuts, banana leaves and clay pots. Around them stand guests in saris and white dhotis, including a girl in an orange dress and a man in a blue striped shirt pointing toward the couple. Marigold garlands and scattered petals cover the floor.2013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16A Hindu wedding ceremony under a floral canopy of orange, red and pink flowers and white draped curtains. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a green-and-gold cloth draped over his shoulder holds a brass oil lamp (aarti) and reaches toward a bride in a red-and-gold sari with a flower garland and gold jewellery. Beside her, a groom in white dhoti and shirt with a pink-and-white garland sits cross-legged before brass kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconuts. Seated guests in white, purple and yellow watch, a woman in a green sari and another in gold stand behind, and brass lamp stands and offering bowls surround the ritual space.2013-09-16