Milky Way Over Nevsehir Raksha Bandhan Hall

Indigo evening light fills a ceremonial hall in Nevşehir where hands tie a protective thread during a Raksha Bandhan ritual. Above the gathered figures, the Milky Way arches clearly across a bright blue sky, visible in broad daylight. Low-hanging clouds press against the high vaulted ceiling, their soft gray undersides mirroring the stone textures of the cavernous room. Layers of depth recede into the distance, where other participants stand beneath the celestial band. One silver ring on a wrist catches the indigo glow, reflecting the impossible stars above.