 Banai does not appear in the <unk> <unk> originating from the Brahmin ( high @-@ priest caste ) tradition , which <unk> Khandoba as Shiva and de @-@ emphasizes his earthly connections . In contrast , Banai occupies the central position in the Dhangar folk narrative and Mhalsa 's marriage to Khandoba is reduced to a passing mention ; <unk> and other settled castes give more importance to Mhalsa . 
