Explanation:

The majority of the people of Bundelkhand believe in goddess Sheetala at the time of calamities such as flood, sickness and so on. On occasions like marriage or the birth of son, they beseech the goddess for her help and blessings and if their prayer is granted or wish fulfilled, both men and women go to goddess Sheetala and in tune with the rhythm of the folk musical instrument they perform various steps. This particular rhythm is also called "Badhai" and when it is played, men as well as animals are thrilled and they all start dancing. Even today one can come across in many villages, the mare (female horse) used for Badhai dance.