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A wedding-style ceremony in a temple-like hall with a red carpet and an orange cloth floor. A seated man in white dhoti and red garland sits on a red throne-like chair at left, flanked by a lion-headed golden seat; he is not clearly identifiable by cues here, so no identification is made. Several men in saffron/orange robes stand behind him. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with white flowers in her hair places a sindoor-like mark or ornament on a bride in a green sari, while a groom in white dhoti and shirt with a red-and-white garland sits beside her. A colourful painted deity figure with multiple arms holding a trident-like weapon stands at upper right, and a woman in a light blue dress stands nearby. Brass plates with yellow fruit sit at lower left.

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Indoor ceremony in a temple-style hall. A woman in a yellow saree holds a metal tray toward a seated couple; the bride in a blue-green saree and the groom in a cream kurta with a brown shawl wear red-and-white garlands. Behind them an older woman in orange stands near a colourful painted deity murti with raised weapons. On the left, a figure in a red-brown robe and garland sits on a red throne beside gold lion figures, with several robed monks and women in saffron-toned clothes around. A patterned red carpet and orange floor cover the area.2013-09-15A wedding-style ceremony in a decorated hall with an orange carpet and a blue temple wall painting of a multi-armed deity holding weapons. A seated figure in a red throne chair wearing a pink-and-white garland and orange-and-gold attire is in the back-left, with a monk in orange robes standing beside the throne. A woman in a teal sari carries a silver tray with a lit lamp toward a bride in red and gold wearing jasmine and red garlands, seated beside a groom in a white dhoti and kurta with a red garland on a red cushioned sofa. Other women in gold and maroon saris stand nearby with trays of fruit, sweets and flowers on the floor.2013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15A photograph of a Hindu wedding-style ceremony in a hall. A woman in an orange and gold sari with white flowers in her braid applies a red mark to the forehead of a smiling bride in a blue and gold sari with a red and white flower garland. The groom in a cream and gold kurta with a red garland sits beside her on a gold-framed red throne-like chair. Women in blue, purple and yellow saris stand behind them, and a deity murti with a trident stands in the background against a colourful pink and teal wall. Petals and turmeric-coloured powder are visible.2013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15A photograph of a ceremony in a temple-style hall with a red carpet and orange floor cloth. A woman in a magenta silk sari with gold border stoops to pour or offer something toward a couple seated on a decorated wooden seat. The bride wears a green and blue silk sari, red flower garlands and jewellery; the groom wears a cream kurta with a brown shawl, red garlands and bare feet. Brass plates hold rice, fruit and red offerings in front. Behind them, a colourful painted deity murti with a raised arm and a red flame-like crown frames the wall. On the left, a seated man in saffron-orange garments with red garlands sits on a red cushioned throne; a golden seat and kalasha-like objects flank him. Several other people in saffron and blue saris sit nearby, and a seated figure in an ochre sari sits on the carpet.2013-09-15A photograph of a wedding-style blessing ceremony in a hall with a red-and-gold backdrop. A woman in a cream sari with a red border and red blouse stands bending forward, placing a red-and-white item on the head of a bride in a blue and gold sari with red garlands. Beside them a groom in white kurta with a brown shawl and red garland sits on a gold chair, with a floral arrangement at his side. Behind them stands a man in white dhoti and shirt, and at left a figure seated on a red throne-like chair with red garland, wearing orange clothing, flanked by a woman in orange-red sari and a bald man in orange. A gold kalasha and a brass plate sit on the orange floor cloth. A painted deity figure with a trident appears on the blue wall at right.2013-09-15A photograph of a traditional Hindu wedding blessing. A woman in a magenta silk saree with a white flower in her hair applies a mark to the forehead of a man in a white embroidered kurta with gold border, who wears a red and yellow garland and sits beside a bride in a teal and gold blouse with a red-and-yellow garland and a red bindi. Another woman in an orange saree and gold necklace stands behind them. Behind the couple, a painted mural shows a warrior deity figure with a sword and mustache in bright colours. Three women are visible, plus partly visible figures at the left edge; the man and bride are seated on a red-cushioned throne-like seat with gold trim.2013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15A seated man in a cream and white embroidered kurta, garlanded with red flower garlands and a gold-tinted tilak on his forehead, receives devotion from a standing man in a pink shirt who offers a plate of fruit, sweets and nuts on an orange cloth. A woman in a yellow-orange sari and rudraksha mala smiles while holding a small blue object, and another woman in an orange-red sari with gold necklace leans in. On the right, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands by a carved wooden pillar. Background shows a red curtain, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a gilded chair beside a red cushioned seat.2013-09-15