JAINISM: marriage in Tamil Nadu
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The bride and groom exchange garlands.
Photo ref: LAN42.



The bride receives gifts.
Photo ref: LAN36.


The bride and groom turn around the fire.
Photo ref: LAN31.


The bride's head decoration.
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The bride and priest waiting for the groom.
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The bride waits for the groom.
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The priest blesses the wedding pendant.
Photo ref: LAN39.


Pots and mandala symbolizing God.
Photo ref: LAN24.


The bride and groom turn around the fire.
Photo ref: LAN30.


The bride.
Photo ref: LAN34.



The bride and groom face each other and are tied together.
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The bride and groom are separated by a cloth.
Photo ref: LAN25.



The bride and groom face each other and are tied together.
Photo ref: LAN26.



The bride and groom face each other and are tied together.
Photo ref: LAN28.


The groom ties a "kappu" on the bride.
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The bride and groom are tied together and receive a coconut.
Photo ref: LAN29.



The pots and mandala symbolizing God.
Photo ref: LAN20.


The priest holds the wedding pendant.
Photo ref: LAN38.


The groom ties the wedding pendant around the bride's neck.
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Women carrying a lamp and offerings turn around the fire.
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The bride and groom are tied together.
Photo ref: LAN43.


The ceremony is filmed....
Photo ref: LAN45.


The ceremony is filmed....
Photo ref: LAN46.


The bride and groom receive gifts.
Photo ref: LAN35.


Jain wedding: the pots and mandala representing God.
Photo ref: LBK47.


Jain wedding: the couple.
Photo ref: LBK46.

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