Before the Chavadi procession, Sai Baba had a specific routine. According to Chapter 37, He would wait patiently for Tatya Patil to arrive, even if He was otherwise ready. Tatya would then help Baba stand by putting a hand under His arm. Baba, wearing His kafni and with His satka and chilim, would receive a beautiful golden-bordered shawl from Tatya. Just before leaving, Baba performed a distinct ritual: He would go to a bundle of firewood, move His right big toe at the spot, and then personally extinguish a burning flame with His right hand before finally setting out for the Chavadi.
Can you describe Sai Baba's personal rituals and preparations right before he left the Masjid for the Chavadi procession?
π Chapter 37