Besides Madhavrao, who else played a key role in arranging H.S. Dixit's first visit to Shirdi, and what did they do?

Several individuals played crucial supporting roles in facilitating H.S. Dixit's first pilgrimage to Shirdi. As detailed in Chapter 51, Dixit first approached Balasaheb Mirikar and his father, Kakasaheb Mirikar, who took his request seriously and began discussing which of them should accompany him. While they were deliberating, Nanasahib Panshe and Appasahib Gadre played a pivotal, albeit chance, role. They happened to be passing by just as Madhavrao Deshpande arrived in Nagar. Recognizing Madhavrao as 'the priest of Shirdi,' they immediately understood his potential as a guide for Dixit. They acted as the crucial link, informing Dixit of Madhavrao's arrival and instructing Madhavrao to go to Mirikar's house to see 'Baba's miracle,' thus connecting the anxious devotee with his perfect guide.