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A wedding blessing in an indoor hall with a painted deity mural behind. A bride in a green and gold silk sari with a long braid and a groom in white dhoti and kurta with gold shawl sit on a red-and-gold cushioned seat, both wearing red-and-white floral garlands. A woman in a gold-bordered orange sari pours liquid from a small silver vessel while another woman in orange and gold saree holds a cloth. Women in saris and jewellery, a young boy in light blue kurta and a girl in lavender dress watch. Some onlookers stand in the background.

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September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15A wedding-style ceremony in a temple-like hall with a painted deity murti of a standing warrior figure holding a trident in the upper right. A seated bride in a teal and gold sari with a braided hair garland and a seated groom in a white and gold kurta with a red floral garland sit on a red-cushioned seat, with turmeric on their hands. A woman in an orange sari with gold border and white flower garland bends forward, holding a brass tray of rice. Several women in saris and children stand behind, with a child on the left in a purple outfit. The scene is a ritual blessing; the man and woman appear to be the couple being honoured. No visible person clearly matches the appearance-based a person cues.2013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15A wedding ceremony in a decorated hall with pink, orange and white flower hangings overhead. A bride in a red and gold sari with jasmine and flower garlands sits at the centre beside a groom in white dhoti and garland, who kneels by a brass tray with a lamp and offerings. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti sits at lower left by a metal pot and brass lamp. An older woman in a grey sari with red border and gold ornaments stands at right, with several women in silk saris around them, and a man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands behind. Eight people are visible.2013-09-16September 15 20132013-09-15A photograph of a traditional South Indian wedding blessing inside a temple-style hall. A bride in a green and gold silk sari with a red-and-white garland and a seated groom in a white embroidered kurta with a red garland sit before a red cushioned pillow. A woman in an orange silk sari with a long braid and jasmine flowers pours water or milk from a small vessel over the couple's hands. Behind them stand children, a woman in a purple sari, and a painted deity figure holding a mace with a gold crown. Ornate pink and blue decorative pillars frame the scene.2013-09-15A photograph of a traditional Hindu wedding-style ritual in a temple hall. A bride in a green and gold silk sari and a groom in a white dhoti and cream shirt with a brown shawl sit side by side, both wearing red and yellow garlands and bangles. A woman in an orange-and-red sari stands between them pouring red kumkum liquid from a silver bowl, while an older woman in a yellow sari holds a silver plate. Behind them stands a colourful deity murti with a trident and a pink-cushioned platform, and a woman in a red sari watches from the back.2013-09-15A wedding blessing in a temple hall. A bride and groom sit side by side, both draped in red and yellow-orange garlands of flowers and beads. The bride wears a green and gold silk sari with a red bindi and jewelry. The groom wears a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a gold chain. An older woman in a red blouse and cream sari bends forward, touching the couple's hands in blessing. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari and a man with a shaved head and white forehead markings stand near a gilded chair. A colourful painted deity mural with raised weapons fills the background on the right.2013-09-15A wedding-style ceremony in a temple hall. A bride in a green and gold silk sari with a long black braid wrapped in red and white flower garlands sits beside a groom in a cream and gold kurta with a red garland and a brown shawl. A woman in a purple silk sari adjusts the bride's necklace while a woman in an orange sari with gold jewellery fastens another ornament. Behind them stands a blue deity murti with a trident and a golden weapon. A man in white dhoti holds a tray, and a woman in a turquoise salwar kameez stands nearby. No a person candidate is visible.2013-09-15