Traditional community fishing during Maun Mela in the rivers of Tehri Garhwal

This fascinating footage documents the traditional community fishing practices associated with the annual Maun Mela (maund mela) in the Himalayan regions of Tehri Garhwal, Jaunsar, and Rawai. Villagers gather in fast-flowing mountain rivers, working together to catch fish using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Men wade and swim through the currents, skillfully handling fishing nets and searching beneath large river stones where fish often seek shelter. As part of this traditional practice, a natural substance derived from the Timur plant is used in accordance with local customs to temporarily affect fish, allowing them to be caught collectively. The event showcases remarkable knowledge of river ecosystems, teamwork, and survival skills while preserving a unique aspect of Himalayan cultural heritage. Set against the backdrop of rugged mountain landscapes and clear river waters, the scene reflects the deep connection between local communities and their natural environment. #maunmela #tehrigarhwal #uttarakhand #traditionalfishing #himalayanculture #riverlife #communityfishing #garhwal #jaunsar #rawai #culturalheritage #mountainlife #rurallife #india #wildfilmsindia #maundmela This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest HD and 4K collection from South Asia. The collection comprises of 150, 000+ hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on 4K, 200 fps slow motion and Full HD. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Please subscribe to our channel wildfilmsindia on Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCixvwLpO_pk4uVOkkkqP3Mw?sub_confirmation=1 and The Best of India at www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxdSa8WGHe8nVyOm-oqWmQ for a steady stream of videos from across India. Also, visit and enjoy your journey across India at www.clipahoy.com , India's first video-based social networking experience. Reach us at rupindang [at] gmail [dot] com and [email protected] To SUBSCRIBE click the below link: www.youtube.com/channel/UCixvwLpO_pk4uVOkkkqP3Mw?sub_confirmation=1 and www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxdSa8WGHe8nVyOm-oqWmQ Like & Follow Us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/WildernessFilmsIndiaLimited Website: www.wildfilmsindia.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/wildfilmsindia Order our wildfilmsindia t-shirt from Amazon at: www.amazon.in/gp/product/B08DJF9KTS/ref=cx_skuctr_share?smid=A1OGSZV4EFO78D #WildFilmsIndia #WildernessFilmsIndia #BroadcastStockFootage