This time-lapse video provides a breathtaking glimpse of the Milky Way galaxy as it unfurls across a star-studded night sky above a picturesque traditional settlement in Sainj, Himachal Pradesh, India. The accelerated sequence highlights the awe-inspiring celestial display, showcasing the galaxy’s luminous band and the multitude of stars, creating a sense of wonder and connecting the terrestrial beauty of the settlement with the vastness of the universe.