HINDUSIM: marriage in Emkambara temple
Caste: Secunda Mudaliar. Place: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
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The elements of the ceremony: lamp, coconut with tali, holy pot. Photo ref: LG08.	The groom ties the wedding pendant (tali) around the bride's neck. Photo ref: LG19.	The groom and bride. Photo ref: LG24.
The bride's brother blesses the groom's feet. Photo ref: LG09.	The groom receives the tali from the priest. Photo ref: LG12.	The couple turns around the fire. Photo ref: LG31.
The wedding pendant (tali) on the coconut. Photo ref: LG13.	The tali is removed from the coconut. Photo ref: LG15.	The couple turns around the fire. Photo ref: LG32.
The tali is removed from the coconut. Photo ref: LG16.	The tali is removed from the coconut. Photo ref: LG17.	The couple worships the sacred tree. Photo ref: LG33.
The couple turns around the fire. Photo ref: LG25.	The couple. Photo ref: LG28.	The lamps and tray. Photo ref: LG34.
the couple exchanges garlands. Photo ref: LG26.	The couple receives gifts. Photo ref: LG27.

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