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Seven people stand in a row in front of a temple shrine with a deity murti visible behind them and a banana plant to the right. Four people on the left wear white traditional dhotis and saris and are garlanded with pink, red and white flower malas. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a saffron-orange robe stands with palms together in greeting, garlanded with white and red flowers. Beside him, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a red-garlanded neck holds his hands folded. A bride in an orange-gold sari with a flower-decorated hair ornament and a woman in a maroon and gold sari stand at the right, all garlanded. A red and gold banner hangs at the left edge.

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Outdoor group photo at a decorated temple-style shrine with a deity murti visible in the background under a canopy of marigold and rose garlands and banana leaves. Seven people stand in a row: a man in white dhoti and shirt with a garland, an older woman in white sari, a central figure with long dark hair wearing a saffron-orange robe and a white-and-red flower garland, a man in white shirt and trousers with a rudraksha-style mala and garland, a young woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland, an older woman in a maroon-red sari with a garland, and an older man in white dhoti and shirt with a pink-and-green garland. A red-and-white cloth hangs at the left edge. The central saffron-robed figure has long swept-back hair and ornate cues, consistent with the page's reference to a person, appearing in person at the marriage-ceremony event; the others are devotees or family members.2007-02-15Seven people stand in a row before a small temple shrine with a deity murti of a seated figure and a standing figure in the background, draped in red and maroon cloth and decorated with banana leaves. Centre left, a man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron robe and a garland of white flowers with red roses and stands with one hand raised in greeting. Beside him, a man in white shirt and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala, stands with palms pressed together. A woman in a white sari with a red border and an elderly woman in white stand at left, and a bride in an orange-gold sari with a flower in her hair and a woman in a deep red sari stand at right with garlands. At far right an older man in white with a white moustache holds a garland of pink and white flowers. A colourful painted pillar with a dove motif stands at left.2007-02-15February 15 20072007-02-15February 15 20072007-02-15Outdoor group photo at a marriage ceremony. A tall man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe with a white and red flower garland and smiles at the center. Beside him an elderly woman in a white sari with a red-bordered blouse claps her hands and smiles. At left a man in white dhoti and shirt wears a white and red garland. At right a man in white shirt and dhoti wears a garland and a rudraksha mala, and a bride in an orange sari with a white and pink garland stands with bangles and jewelry. Behind them are a red and blue banner with a dove emblem, a concrete wall, trees and a brass lamp stand.2007-02-15Outdoor photo of a wedding-style ceremony on a tiled courtyard beside a grey block wall and a red cloth hanging on a pillar. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a garland of white and red flowers, standing at left beside a silver bowl on a blue mat. Next to him, a man in a white dhoti and white garland gestures with his hand, and a bride in an orange-and-gold sari with flower garlands stands with a groom in a light shirt and white dhoti. An older man with white hair and moustache in a white shirt and dhoti, and an older woman in a red sari with a pink-and-green garland, complete the group of about seven people. a person: the orange-robed man with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing fits the page's reference, though this is appearance-based only.2007-02-15A marriage ceremony outdoors before a temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a deity murti at upper right. A tall figure in an orange-saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and white flower garlands stands at centre, apparently officiating; the appearance matches a person in saffron with long hair, though the image is not decisive. To his left an older woman in a white sari with white garland presses her palms together. A bride in a bright orange-yellow sari with gold jewellery and red-and-white garlands stands beside a groom in white dhoti and shirt with garland. A woman in a dark red sari with gold border garlands the bride, and an older man in white shirt and dhoti with pink and green garland stands at right. Several other men in white stand behind. A painted wall pillar with blue and red motifs appears at left.2007-02-15February 15 20072007-02-15Outdoor group photo at a marriage ceremony in a simple courtyard beside a concrete block wall and a red-and-white painted pillar. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a white garland with red flowers stands at left, smiling. Beside him a man in a white silk dhoti and kurta with a white and red garland holds his hands together, and a woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland stands center. Other guests in white, cream and pink-and-green garlands, including an older woman with grey hair and an older man with a white moustache, stand in a row, and a woman in a red sari with a pink garland stands at right. Printed and .2007-02-15Outdoor photograph of a wedding-style ceremony at a temple courtyard. A man on the left wears a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland and a red-and-white floral garland, smiling and gesturing with his hand, with long hair and a red tilak. Beside him stand a groom in white shirt and white dhoti with a black beaded necklace and white garland, a bride in an orange-gold saree with gold jewellery, a kumkum-marked woman in a red and gold saree with a pink and green garland, and an older man in white shirt and white dhoti with a pink and green garland. Behind them is a stone pillar and a deity murti with a crown. Five people are visible.2007-02-15Outdoor photo at a shrine courtyard: a long-haired man in saffron-orange robe with white and red flower garlands stands at left, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him a bride in orange sari with red blouse, gold bangles and a flower head ornament holds her hands together. Two grooms in white dhotis and shirts, one with a dark beaded necklace, wear white and red garlands. A camera operator stands at right near a small pillared shrine with deity murtis, orange and red garlands and a banana plant. Five people are visible.2007-02-15A marriage ceremony in an outdoor courtyard with a stone shrine behind. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with white and red flower garlands stands at left, clasping hands with a bride in an orange sari with a red border, wearing flower garlands and a maang tikka. A groom in a white shirt and white dhoti bows forward with his hands together, also garlanded. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti and garlands, a woman in a red sari, and a cameraman filming stand near a banana tree. Two deity figures are visible on the shrine, a brass oil lamp sits on the stone, and a red curtain hangs at left. Ritual setting appears to be a wedding blessing.2007-02-15