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Festive photo of a temple wedding ritual. Two large deity murtis are dressed in silk: the figure on the left wears a teal-blue garment and holds a tall staff, while the figure in the centre wears a red embroidered sari and gold jewellery with a veil. A flower garland with red, yellow and white blooms frames them and a brass lamp stands at the left edge. A man at right, wearing a cream embroidered sherwani, a pale turban and a long-haired look, raises one arm while rose petals fall from above. A second man in orange clothing at lower right holds a silver tray of offerings. Hindu ritual, with a shrine and offerings.

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Festive ritual photograph beside a decorated deity pair in a temple hall. Two painted murti figures sit on a gilded, flower-garlanded stage: the left figure wears a teal-blue robe and orange skirt, holds a trident and a yellow turban; the right figure wears a red-and-gold embroidered dress and gold jewellery. Marigold and red flower garlands drape the pillars and arch. On the right, a standing man in a gold-embroidered sherwani and cream turban raises one hand, holding a silver vessel, while another man in orange robes at the lower right extends a hand toward him. Gold lamps and a flower-festooned pillar frame the scene.2009-06-09A photograph of a Thirukalyanam-style wedding ceremony at a temple. Two large festival murti figures stand on a raised platform: on the left, a blue-clad deity holding a trident-like staff with a turban and crown; in the centre, a red and gold embroidered deity bride wearing a veil, gold necklaces and a flower in her hand. To the right, a man in a gold brocade sherwani and cream turban throws petals or rice into the air with one raised hand, while another hand holds a silver vessel decorated with flowers. Marigold and rose garlands fill the background, and a red curtain frames the arch.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09