The predominance of the rural culture in olden times meant more villages and thickly forested areas. Lack of transport as we know it, meant people had to travel on foot. This exposed them to the dangers common then like dacoity, man eaters like tigers or even the "evil ghost".

There was a belief that each area was protected by a guardian angel "Rakandar - who, if invoked would protect and save the unwary traveller.

This Goan lore lent credence to the faith of travellers who for goodwill and protection left offerings of fruits and flowers at the lamp-site, which was an iron structure having seven lamps.

These sites are normally found at the borders of townships and villages. Another unusual sight was the offering of clay horses in thanksgiving for a safe journey.

The dhangers were nomads who traveled around with their herd of goats, and maintained a close relationship with the Goan Konkani peasants. After the end of the 'rabbi' season, which is the farming period practiced during the monsoons, the dhangers would bring their animals to the cultivated lands, and the peasants would welcome them. As the dhangers' herds grazed in these freshly harvested fields, they also fertilized the soil, with their manure. In this way, the fields were ready for the next farming period (or 'karif' season) so the dhangers and Konkani peasants lived in a sort of symbiotic relationship.

The shepherd Krish takes the herd out for grazing along the hillside, is seen taking rest.