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A photograph of a wedding ritual inside a temple hall with a crowd seated and standing behind a yellow marigold garland barrier. In the centre, a bride in a red bandhani-patterned sari bows low, touching the feet of a man in white kurta with an orange shawl who stands before her. Beside him, a woman in a cream sari with an orange border holds a small object. On the left, women in cream, orange and pink saris watch, and an elderly woman in a light pink sari sits nearby. At the lower right, a brass tray holds flowers and a stack of wooden logs with a flame. The floor is covered with colourful striped mats and scattered flower petals.

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July 09 20092009-07-09A wedding ritual in a covered temple hall decorated with colourful striped banners and marigold garlands along a steel railing. A woman in a white sari with orange border and a man in white with an orange shawl stand together while a bride in a red bandhani veil and a groom in a beige kurta bow low on a striped mat before them. Seated and standing devotees in white and pastel clothes fill the background, and trays of flowers, sweets and offerings lie on the mat in front.2009-07-09A wedding ritual inside a temple hall with orange-draped pillars and a crowd of onlookers behind a yellow-marigold-garlanded rail. In the foreground a bride in a red and gold embroidered sari kneels on a striped mat, bending low with her head near the floor, while a groom-side man in white kurta and orange shawl stands bending over her and a woman in white with an orange border watches. A fire pit with a bright flame, flower-decorated brass lamps and offerings sits at right, with a seated man in orange shawl and white garment at the far right. Women in saris and men in white dhotis and kurtas sit and stand among devotees. Marigold petals are scattered on a red mat and the floor.2009-07-09A wedding ritual inside a covered temple hall with a corrugated metal roof and decorative painted pillars. A bride in a red and gold embroidered veil and a groom in a red turban and red garland stand before a fire pit with rising smoke. A man in white with an orange shawl and a woman in a white sari with orange border stand beside them, one reaching toward the couple's hands. Seated devotees fill the background, and marigold garlands line the floor near offering plates with sweets and fruit.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09A photograph inside a temple hall with yellow marigold garlands along metal railings and a crowd standing behind. A woman in a white saree with a wide gold-orange border and an orange shawl stands at left, holding a flower and looking down. Beside her a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl holds folded currency notes. In the foreground a woman in a red and white bandhani-patterned veil and red blouse bows low with her forehead touching a cream-covered seat, wearing heavy gold bangles, while petals and yellow flowers lie on a red cloth. The scene suggests a ritual blessing or wedding-related rite at a temple.2009-07-09A wedding ritual inside a temple hall with a red-carpeted floor and a low ritual platform. A man in a cream-gold embroidered sherwani, a red and gold turban and a red-and-white flower garland stands at the centre, leaning forward. Beside him a woman in a red bandhani veil kneels, pouring or offering over a stone slab. A woman in a pink sari bends forward in front of a brass oil lamp and garlanded stone. Behind them, a man in white with an orange shawl and several women in saris and shawls stand with hands folded. Plates of fruit, marigolds, a brass lamp and kalasha-style vessels lie on the mat. Seated devotees and a microphone are visible at the right. The ceremony appears to be a marriage ritual.2009-07-09December 26 20082008-12-26Indoor wedding ritual in a hall with a patterned mat floor. A groom in cream and gold embroidered sherwani, a red and gold turban and red garlands stands at the front, while a bride in a red bandhani veil kneels before him near a brass lamp and a small fire pit. An older woman in a pink sari bends forward pouring water from a glass vessel. Around them stand people in saffron, orange and white garments, some with hands joined in prayer, and seated devotees in pink and red saris. Baskets of fruit and flowers sit at the lower left and right, and a saffron cloth hangs from the ceiling. A shelf with framed portraits and a seated saffron-robed figure appear in the background. Roughly 15 people are visible.2009-07-09A photograph of a wedding ritual in a covered hall with a crowd of seated devotees behind a yellow marigold-garlanded barrier. In the centre, a groom in a cream sherwani with a red-and-gold turban and red garland stands with hands joined, while a bride in a red embroidered veil kneels at a low platform. Stacked wooden blocks, flower garlands, a small brass vessel and rose petals lie before them. On the right, a seated figure in saffron robes with long dark hair raises one arm. Several women in saffron, pink and white saris and men in white and orange shawls stand nearby with hands folded. Two saffron-clad figures are visible at the right edge. Hanging banners and a wall display with a printed photo montage appear behind. No figure can be confidently identified as a person from appearance here.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09A wedding ritual inside a temple hall with a brick-lined homa fire pit in the foreground, smoke rising from burning wood. A groom in cream and gold sherwani with a red-and-yellow turban and red garland kneels at the fire, pouring offerings, while a bride in a red-and-orange bandhani veil and gold-bordered sari stands beside him. Around them stand men in white and orange-saffron shawls and women in saris of pink, red and gold seated on striped mats. A man in an orange wrap and white kurta stands at the rear. Flower garlands, brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, platters of sweets and fruit and a microphone stand complete the scene. A shaved-headed priest in saffron robes sits at the right edge. Wall banners and framed pictures hang behind the group.2009-07-09