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A photograph of a traditional Hindu engagement ceremony. A bride in a red and gold sari and a groom in a red silk kurta with cream dhoti sit side by side in chairs, both garlanded with white jasmine and red flower garlands. Three women in colourful silk saris stand around them: one in orange and gold on the left, one in green and gold in the centre-left, and one in teal and magenta on the right. The women hold a lit oil lamp and an offering plate over the couple in an aarti gesture. Behind them stands a gilded deity murti with a crown and raised arm, flanked by red-and-green pillars. No person in the scene is identified as a person.

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A photograph of a traditional Hindu engagement ritual in a temple-like hall. A seated bride in a red and gold sari with white flower garlands and a bridegroom in a red silk jacket with white garland sit side by side. Women in orange, green and multicoloured silk saris hold a brass plate with a lit oil lamp and offerings toward the couple. A golden deity murti with four arms stands behind them, with brass oil lamps and a golden arch in the background. Some elderly onlookers sit at the edges. No visible person matches the a person appearance cues.2013-06-19A wedding-style blessing ceremony in a temple hall with a gold ornate throne on the left and a golden deity statue behind. A seated bride in a red sari with flower garlands and a groom in a red shirt and cream dhoti sit side by side on chairs. A woman in a teal and magenta sari holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp toward them, while another woman in an orange sari lifts a plate near them. A seated woman in orange sari with a rudraksha mala sits at left, and a robed man in orange with a mala stands behind. A cameraman films at right. Other people stand in the background.2013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19June 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.2013-06-19September 16 20132013-09-16June 19 20132013-06-19A wedding ritual indoors where a seated bride in a red and gold sari with pink garlands and a forehead mark, and a groom in a white dhoti and shirt with a garland and a gold necklace, receive an aarti from women in a green sari and a gold-bordered sari. A woman in green holds a silver tray with a lit oil lamp, and another woman in a pink and gold sari guides the flame. Floral garlands drape the couple, and a seated man with a gold chain watches at the left. A brass pot stands at the bottom right.2013-09-16A Hindu wedding ritual indoors before white draped curtains and hanging red and yellow flowers. A seated bride in a red-orange silk sari with gold bangles and a flower garland sits beside a groom in white dhoti and shawl with a pink and white garland. Two women in green and gold and in gold and mauve saris bend in to pour or apply water and turmeric from a silver plate. A girl in a pink dress and a woman in red stand behind, and a bare-chested priest with a gold chain sits at lower left beside a brass oil lamp. The groom appears to be a family member at a wedding ceremony, not a person identified as a person.2013-09-16A 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 20132013-06-19