Goa, Aug. 3 -- Jenifer Fernandes

Joseph@herald-goa.com

ALDONA: In a fast-changing world where tradition is often traded for modern convenience, 60-year-old Vishnu Matonkar of Quitla stands as a living testament to a way of life deeply rooted in the soil - and in the soul. For nearly five decades, he has quietly upheld the legacy of his forefathers, tending to his fields and caring for cows with unwavering dedication.

"My father lived here since the Portuguese era," says Vishnu. "Our family's livelihood revolved around farming and cow rearing. We had six zoths - traditional wooden ploughs - and my parents worked in the fields daily. I started by simply watching them. Slowly, I began to do everything myself."

That childhood admiration t...