On the nights of the Chavadi procession, a vibrant and devotional atmosphere filled the Masjid. As described in Chapter 37, a bhajan group would gather and perform in the pavilion until midnight. Devotees, both men and women, would come together with instruments like cymbals, wooden clappers, mridangas, and tambourines, creating a 'storm of bhajan.' The scene was set with Baba seated, a chariot behind Him, a Tulsi altar to the side, and the devotees in the middle. The author poetically describes Sai as a 'powerful magnet' who, with His immense power, would draw the 'iron-like devotees' to His feet, showcasing the deep attraction and devotion present during these gatherings.
Can you describe the atmosphere and events that took place in the Masjid on the nights Baba went to the Chavadi?
📖 Chapter 37