From the archive record
Traditional pastoral activity in Maharashtra featuring a large herd of domestic goats moving through a rocky river landscape. Dozens of goats of different colours and patterns navigating a broad rocky riverbed with shallow flowing water. Some animals are seen carefully wading across the stream while others stand or move over exposed stone formations scattered throughout the dry terrain. The scene reflects everyday rural and pastoral life commonly observed in parts of Maharashtra, where livestock herding remains closely connected to local agriculture and traditional livelihoods. The calm river water, rugged rocky formations, and open natural environment create a characteristic semi-arid landscape typical of many regions in western India.