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Outdoor Hindu marriage ritual before a shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands, pink draped canopy and flower arrangements. Two saffron-robed priests stand at left, one holding a brass plate with offerings and a flame, while another saffron-robed priest sits on the ground tending a fire pit of sticks. A man in white dhoti and a woman in orange sari sit at right with hands folded in a wedding ceremony, adorned with garlands. Brass lamps, oranges and flower offerings surround the ritual area, with devotees in white and orange standing behind.

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December 26 20082008-12-26Outdoor Hindu wedding ritual beneath a pink-curtained canopy before a shrine with a deity murti garlanded in yellow and orange marigolds. A man with long dark hair in an orange robe holds a brass tray of offerings, while another orange-robed man kneels at a fire pit of white bricks with brass oil lamps (diyas) and fruit and flower plates. A bride in an orange sari and a groom in white dhoti and shirt with garland sit cross-legged on a mat. Onlookers in white and pink stand and sit nearby with hands folded.2008-12-26A photograph of an outdoor shrine decorated with pink drapes, orange and white flowers, and a stone canopy. Inside, a gilded deity murti with a red crown and garlands is flanked by brass lamps. In front, two women in orange robes stand and kneel, one raising a hand toward the shrine. A couple sit cross-legged on a mat: the woman in a red sari with hands folded in namaskar, and a man in white dhoti and shirt with a flower garland. Other devotees in white and orange stand behind them. Trays of oranges, marigold garlands, brass lamps and small white offering boxes lie on the ground. Nobody is identified as a specific figure here.2008-12-26A photograph of a Hindu wedding ritual at an open-air shrine decorated with pink drapes, flower garlands and brass lamps. A central deity murti of a royal couple sits in gold ornaments with marigold garlands. In front, a bride in an orange sari with flower garland kneels with hands folded beside a groom in white dhoti and shawl with a white garland. Several priests in orange robes perform the rite: one stands at the altar pouring from a vessel, another kneels at a homa area with a fire pit of stacked bricks and firewood. Fruit, flowers and a brass lamp lie on the floor. Onlookers in white and orange stand at the right. The page indicates a person attended, but no figure shows the distinctive visible cues needed to confirm him, so the identity is left uncertain.2008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of an outdoor Vedic ritual at a shrine decorated with pink drapes, flower garlands and a golden arch, where a central deity murti is adorned with marigold garlands. A man with long dark hair in a flowing saffron-orange robe and a gold necklace stands at a fire pit, holding a lit flame, while a shaved-headed attendant in saffron sits at left with hands folded. A woman in orange and a woman in saffron stand at right, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with flower garlands sits beside a woman in an orange sari. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, plates of fruit, marigolds and piled wood surround the homa area, with a few onlookers standing behind.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple ritual under a pink-draped canopy decorated with orange flowers. A standing priest in orange robes and orange-saffron shawl holds a tray of offerings before a shrine with a deity murti adorned with marigold garlands and a kalasha-like golden arch behind it. Beside him, another orange-clad priest kneels with a flaming lamp. A woman in orange sari and a man in white dhoti with garlands sit with folded hands on mats in front of a stone altar lined with brass oil lamps, fruit, and flower-filled plates. Onlookers in white and pink stand and sit behind, some with palms pressed together in namaste.2008-12-26Outdoor ritual at a shrine under pink drapes and flower garlands, with a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands behind a fire. A man with long dark hair in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands holding a flaming lamp, while another orange-robed figure kneels beside him. Brass lamps, fruit and flower offerings sit on the ground. On the right a man in white with a garland kneels with folded hands, and a woman in orange and a man in white stand watching. A photographer and onlookers are visible at the edges, consistent with an ashram ceremony such as a homa or puja.2008-12-26A photograph of an outdoor Hindu wedding ceremony at a pink-curtained canopy shrine decorated with orange and pink flowers. Behind the central fire-pit area, a deity murti with gold ornaments and marigold garlands stands in a golden arch. A woman in orange robes and a standing woman in orange hold ritual items at left, and a seated man in orange with a rudraksha-style garland tends the fire. A seated couple in front right: the bride in orange sari with a flower garland and the groom in white dhoti and shirt with a white-and-orange garland, both with palms pressed together. Brass lamps, fruit, flower trays and small tiles sit on the mat in front. Several onlookers in white and cream clothing stand behind at right with hands folded.2008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a Hindu wedding-related puja at an outdoor shrine decorated with pink drapes, orange and white flowers. Behind the altar stands a deity murti with garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers. A standing woman in orange robes holds a lit lamp, while a kneeling woman in orange on the left presses her palms together. In front, a seated man in white dhoti and shawl with a flower garland and a seated woman in red sari and jewellery sit before a tiered brick altar with brass lamps, fruit, and flower offerings, as a crowd of devotees watches from the right. Hashtag-style caption overlays appear along the top-right edge of the image.2008-12-26