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A photograph of a traditional Hindu engagement ceremony. A woman in a light blue sari with gold border and glasses leans in from the left, reaching to apply turmeric paste or blessing the couple. Seated centre is a bride in a red and gold sari with white and red flower garlands in her hair and long gold earrings, with a red bindi and turmeric on her cheek. Seated right is a groom in a red silk kurta with a white jasmine garland and red flower garland, with turmeric smeared on his cheek and a tilak on his forehead. Behind them a golden deity murti or shrine backdrop, a brass oil lamp, and an orange-robed person are visible. A white-and-orange floral decoration sits in front of the couple.

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June 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.2013-06-19A photo of a traditional engagement blessing in a temple hall. A bride in a red and gold silk saffron-bordered sari, white jasmine garland and red flowers in her hair, sits smiling on a chair while a woman in an orange sari applies turmeric paste to her cheek from a small silver bowl. A groom in a red silk shirt with a white flower garland and turmeric on his face sits beside her. A golden throne and a standing fan are visible behind them, with other people in orange and saffron clothing nearby.2013-06-19Photograph of a temple engagement blessing inside a golden-hued shrine room. A woman in an orange sari and blouse holds a silver bowl of liquid and reaches toward a seated bride in a red and gold sari with white and red garlands, gold jewellery and a bindi, who smiles. Beside her, a groom in a red embroidered kurta with a cream shawl and white garlands sits with turmeric or vermilion on his forehead. Behind them, several women in orange and maroon saris with rudraksha malas stand or sit. A golden throne, a brass oil lamp, a standing deity murti with raised arms, and a pedestal fan are visible.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.2013-06-19A 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.2013-06-19September 16 20132013-09-16A wedding ritual photograph in a decorated hall. A seated bride in a red-and-gold silk sari with gold jewellery and a maang tikka, and a groom in a white dhoti and shirt with a gold border, sit close together while another woman in a green sari with a gold necklace bends over to tend their joined hands, which hold a brass vessel and fruit. Garlands of white jasmine, pink flowers and red blooms are draped around the couple. Standing women in saris of maroon, pink and blue watch behind, one holding a brass plate, and an orange floor is visible at the bottom edge. No a person candidate is clearly visible in this image.2013-09-16A South Indian wedding ritual at close range. A bride in an orange-red silk sari with gold jewellery, a gold maang tikka and white jasmine garlands sits on the floor, eyes lowered, while a woman in a green silk sari with gold border leans in to place a white flower into her joined hands. Beside her a groom in a white dhoti with gold border and a white shirt sits with hands cupped, also wearing a garland of white jasmine, red roses and apples. Women in silk saris stand behind holding a brass tray and a lit oil lamp. Orange floor and white draped backdrop.2013-09-16A photograph of a bride and groom kneeling side by side in a temple setting, each holding a flat white jasmine-garland tray with a small lit oil lamp or flame. The bride wears a red and gold silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, jhumka-style earrings, a maang tikka, red bindi, orange and white flower garland in her hair, and many bangles. The groom wears a red silk kurta with cream shawl, a white flower garland, and gold brooch details, both with eyes lowered in prayer. Behind them is a red cloth draped over a seat and a gold ornamental stand, with a fan visible at upper right. No a person candidate is visible.2013-06-19