 Banai is the patron goddess of the Dhangars and the protector goddess of flock and herds . She takes care of the well @-@ being of the community and is worshipped for increasing the herd . Stone votive images of sheep and other cattle are offered to her for plentiful animals . No animal sacrifice or non @-@ vegetarian offerings are presented to Khandoba directly , instead non @-@ vegetarian offerings intended for Khandoba are offered to Banai . Dhangars sacrifice rams in her honour and offer her a <unk> ( food offering ) of liver , meat and rice , especially on the holy days : <unk> ( when warriors traditionally set off on war or on a journey ) and the full moon days in the Hindu months of <unk> and <unk> . 
