 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.Generally, Banai's birth is not discussed in the folk songs.Few regard her as an avatar of the apsara (celestial nymph) Rambha, while others consider her as one of the seven daughters of Indra, the king of the gods.