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A wedding blessing in an indoor hall. A groom in a red silk sherwani with a red-and-white turban and a rudraksha mala sits beside a bride in a red and gold sari with gold jewellery and a kumkum bindi. A man in a white shirt wearing a white and red flower garland dabs something on the groom's forehead, while a silver thali tray of flowers and offerings sits in front. A saffron-robed monk stands in the background, and an elderly woman in a blue sari is at the right edge. Pale walls and a stylised column frame the room.

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A wedding-style blessing scene indoors. A groom in a red silk kurta and red-and-white turban with a white flower ornament sits beside a bride in a red and gold sari with white jasmine garlands. A man in a light blue striped shirt, wearing a white jasmine and red rose garland, reaches out to touch the groom's face while holding a brass tray with offerings. A rudraksha-style mala hangs on the groom's neck. Two other people are partly visible at the edges, and a brass vessel sits on the tray. Painted decorative columns and a red curtain form the background.2013-06-19A South Indian wedding moment indoors. A bride in a red and gold silk sari with heavy gold jewellery, maang tikka, and a floral garland sits holding a flower bouquet beside a groom in a red silk sherwani with a white and red turban, cream dupatta and rudraksha-style beaded necklace. A man in a striped shirt with a white floral garland and glasses holds a small plate of offerings over a silver tray. A pedestal fan and red chairs are visible in the background.2013-06-19Indoor wedding-style blessing ceremony before a painted temple backdrop with a golden deity statue of a multi-armed figure. A groom in a red silk sherwani and red-and-white turban stands bending forward, marking a tilak on the forehead of a seated older man in a white shirt and glasses, who wears a flower garland. A bride in a red silk sari with floral head ornaments and gold jewellery sits beside them. An older woman in a purple sari with gold border holds a silver tray of flowers and a lamp, and a woman in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits at left in front of a gold throne. Garlands of red and white flowers adorn the figures.2013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19A wedding-blessing photo in a temple-style hall. A woman in a green blouse and yellow saree with a long braid and white flower garland applies a red mark to the forehead of a man in a red sherwani with a white garland and red beads. Beside them a bride in a red and gold saree, gold jewellery, bangles and a flower-decked hairstyle with a red bindi watches, seated. Haldi-yellow powder and turmeric paste dust the men's faces and the bride's. Behind them a golden ornate backdrop, a standing deity murti, an oil lamp and a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace appear. A white electric fan stands at the right.2013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19A photograph of a traditional Hindu engagement ceremony indoors in front of a temple-style shrine. A bride in a red and gold silk sari with a floral garland and gold jewellery sits on the left beside a golden chair. A groom in a red silk jacket, white and red turban and white garland stands bent forward, applying a mark to the forehead of a seated older man in glasses, white shirt and white garland. The seated man holds a silver tray with rice and a small bowl. On the right an older woman in a blue sari holds a lamp-like vessel. Behind them stands a golden deity murti with four arms, and a brass oil lamp sits on the left. A fan and a white sack appear at the right edge.2013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19A wedding blessing in a temple-style room. A woman in a purple blouse and teal sari stands at left, applying a mark to the forehead of a bride in a red and gold silk sari with white jasmine garlands, gold jewellery and bangles, who sits on a chair. Beside her a groom in a red silk shirt with a white flower garland and rudraksha mala sits with tilak on his forehead. Behind them a gold throne, a brass oil lamp, a silver plate with offerings, and a painted deity figure with a bright orange body and gold ornaments are visible, along with a standing fan. Three people are visible.2013-06-19A seated bride and groom in traditional South Indian wedding attire receive blessings in a temple-style hall. The bride wears a red and gold silk sari, gold jewellery, bangles, a jasmine flower braid with red blooms, and a red bindi. The groom wears a red silk jacket with white floral garlands and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. A woman in a grey sari with gold border holds a microphone to the left, and a woman in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits behind. Behind them are a golden throne, brass oil lamps, a fan, and a large painted deity figure with a gold waist cloth. A floral arrangement with a red centre rests in the bride's lap.2013-06-19A wedding blessing scene under a canopy decorated with white fabric, pink and white orchids, and hanging red and pink flowers. A man in a plain white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, touching the forehead of a groom wearing a white headband, a white shawl over white clothing, and a long garland of white jasmine, pink flowers and green leaves. The bride beside him wears an orange-red silk sari, gold jewellery, a flower garland and many bangles, and holds the groom's hand. Two onlookers stand behind, and a bare-chested priest in white is partly visible at the far left edge.2013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16