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India - Neemrana - At a Hindu wedding the bride and groom clasp each others hands

At a Hindu wedding, the bride, Shweta Singhal and groom, Rohit clasp each others hands as they sit on a swing and take part in a ritual known as oonjal, in which the forces of good are propitiated to keep the couple safe from evil thoughts and curses, they are surrounded by family and close friends, Neemrana Fort Palace, Rajasthan, India.

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At a Hindu wedding, the bride, Shweta Singhal and groom, Rohit clasp each others hands as they sit on a swing and take part in a ritual known as oonjal, in which the forces of good are propitiated to keep the couple safe from evil thoughts and curses, they are surrounded by family and close friends, Neemrana Fort Palace, Rajasthan, India.