<P> Maldharis are a tribal herdsmen community in Gujarat, India . Originally nomads, they came to be known as Maldharis after settling in Junagarh, Gujarat (mainly Gir Forest). "Maldhari" is an occupational term which refers to people from a variety of castes and communities . </P> <P> The literal meaning of Maldhari is keeper (dhari) of the animal stock (mal). They are notable as the traditional dairymen of the region, and once supplied milk and cheese to the palaces of rajas . </P>

Where are the villages of the maldhari herders found