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A wedding ritual performed before a shrine in an open-sided temple pavilion with red curtains and carved grey stone pillars. Behind a fire pit of stacked bricks, a seated bride in a red sari with flower-decorated hair and a groom in a gold-embroidered tunic and red-and-gold turban sit with joined hands. A priest in saffron robes and a seated devotee in orange clothing face the flames, while a woman in orange hands offerings. A deity murti adorned with marigold garlands stands at the back, flanked by brass lamps and fruit offerings. Petals scatter over the ritual mats and a red-robed attendant raises an arm.

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A photograph of a wedding ritual at an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone carvings and red curtains. A long-haired man in orange-red robes sits cross-legged on a striped mat, raising one hand in blessing, with a silver vessel beside him. A bride in a red and gold sari with a red veil and a groom in a cream sherwani with a red-and-gold turban sit in folded-hands prayer before a small fire pit with a flame and flower offerings. Behind them a gilded arch frames a deity murti adorned with marigold garlands, flanked by golden lamp stands. Two seated figures in orange clothing are visible at the left edge.2009-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial fire ritual, a homa, performed in front of a shrine with a deity murti dressed in red and gold garlands, flanked by ornate grey stone pillars and red draped curtains. A priest in saffron robes and a bare-shouldered woman in a red sari sit on a striped mat before a stone fire pit where flames burn over offerings. Across the pit, a bride-like woman in red and a man in cream silk with a saffron-and-red turban take part, the man holding a plate. Other seated participants in orange and white clothing sit nearby, and a drum player is at the left edge. Marigold petals lie on the mat. +1 copiesJuly 09 20092009-07-09A photograph of a Hindu wedding ritual at an open-air temple shrine. A figure in a red sleeveless top and orange cloth sits cross-legged before a brick fire pit where a flame burns with offerings. He has long dark hair, a microphone clipped nearby, and extends his hand toward the fire. Beside him an orange-robed sannyasi with a shaved head sits to the left. On the right, a bride in red with a veil and a groom in cream sherwani and a red-and-gold turban hold a brass plate of flowers and offerings. Behind them, a deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine with garlands, brass lamps and a red-and-blue backdrop. A cameraman in white stands at the rear, with red curtains framing the pavilion.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09A wedding ritual performed before a temple shrine with a golden arch and a deity murti adorned with yellow and red garlands. A fire pit built from stone blocks burns in front, with flower garlands on its sides. A bride in a red and gold sari with red veil and bangles sits with hands folded beside a groom in cream embroidered kurta, red shawl and turban. A man with long swept-back hair in orange robes and rudraksha-style attire raises one hand while seated, and another seated monk in orange wraps assists nearby. Oil lamps, brass vessels and a red-draped pillared pavilion frame the homa scene.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09A wedding ritual held in an open temple pavilion with grey stone pillars and red draped cloth. A man with long dark hair and an orange-red robe sits cross-legged at the left, holding a brass plate of yellow flowers and speaking into a microphone. Before him a fire burns in a brick-built homa pit decorated with red flowers and garlands. A bride in a red sari and a groom in a cream sherwani with a red-and-gold turban and red shawl sit at the right of the fire. Behind them, a deity murti with a red and gold backdrop and yellow-orange flower garlands is installed in a shrine. Two women in orange-pink saris sit at the right edge.2009-07-09Outdoor wedding ritual before a stone shrine with a golden arch and deity murti garlanded with marigolds and red-and-white flowers. A fire pit of brick holds a burning homa flame, with offerings of fruit, flowers and sweets nearby. A seated figure in long-haired saffron-orange robes sits on a striped mat, holding a silver bowl and gesturing toward the couple. Opposite, a bride in red sari with veil and gold jewellery sits beside a groom in cream sherwani and red-and-gold turban, both with red garlands. Guests in orange and white stand behind, and red curtains frame the pavilion.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09A photograph of a wedding ritual at an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars and red drapes. A figure with long dark hair in an orange-red robe sits cross-legged at a brick fire pit, one arm raised in blessing, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind the fire pit, a bride in a red sari with a red-and-gold head covering and a groom in cream and gold sherwani with a red-and-gold turban sit with palms joined, while a few seated devotees in orange kneel at the right. A small flame burns in the pit beside flower-decorated brass lamps and offerings. The deity murti in the shrine wears red and garlands of marigold, with brass lamps on either side.2009-07-09