The Chavadi procession was a grand and memorable event. As described in Chapter 51, Sai Baba had a rule of spending alternate nights in the Masjid and the Chavadi. On procession days, a palanquin would be beautifully decorated while bhajans were sung to the rhythm of cymbals and mridanga. The people of Shirdi, joyfully shouting slogans of victory, would accompany Baba. The procession featured a horse named Shyam-Sundar, horns, trumpets, a royal umbrella, flags, and banners. Devotees would walk alongside Baba, singing bhajans. Upon reaching the Chavadi, Baba would stop, face north, and perform ritual hand movements before being seated and adorned with ornaments and garlands by His followers.
Can you describe the Chavadi procession in detail? What happened during this event?
π Chapter 51