 Banai does not appear in the Malhari Mahatmya originating from the Brahmin ( high @-@ priest caste ) tradition , which glorifies 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 ; Marathas and other settled castes give more importance to Mhalsa . 
 Banai <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>does</mark></a> not appear in the Malhari Mahatmya originating from the Brahmin ( high @-@ priest caste ) tradition , which <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>glorifies</mark></a> Khandoba as Shiva and de @-@ <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>emphasizes</mark></a> his earthly connections . In contrast , Banai <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>occupies</mark></a> the central position in the Dhangar folk narrative and Mhalsa <a href='null_genetive' title='5'><mark>'s</mark></a>marriage to Khandoba is reduced to a passing mention ; Marathas and other settled castes give more importance to Mhalsa . 
Banai do not appear in the Malhari Mahatmya originating from da Brahmin ( high @-@ priest caste ) tradition , which glorify Khandoba as Shiva and de @-@ emphasize his earthly connections . In contrast , Banai occupy the central position in the Dhangar folk narrative and Mhalsa  marriage to Khandoba is reduced to a passing mention ; Marathas and other settled castes give more importance to Mhalsa .