Inuit Nalukataq Ceremony in Ahmedabad Prayer Hall

Bright noon light floods the prayer hall in Ahmedabad, casting sharp, flat shadows across the stone floor. A group of people wearing heavy Inuit parkas with fur-trimmed hoods stands on a large seal-skin mat. They toss a woman high into the air using the blanket toss technique, her body suspended against the high, arched ceiling. Rain streaks down the tall, narrow windows, blurring the view of the city outside while droplets rest on the glass. The contrast between the traditional Arctic clothing and the distinct red sandstone architecture creates a striking visual. Water drips from the hem of the fur coat onto the polished floor, forming a small, dark puddle near the edge of the frame.