Dhangar community members mostly reside in Maharashtra. They are known by different names like Dhangad, Dhangar or Dhanpal. Wedding celebrations in the Dhangar community follows Hindu customs and rituals. Astrological consultations and castes are taken into consideration for fixing marriage alliances. The Dhangar Grooms may belong to sub-caste like Ahir, Mendhe, Golla, Konkani, Dhanwar, Sangar and Varhade. A Dhangar Groom believes in the traditional rituals and customs of their community.