The Chavadi procession was a grand and joyous event, filled with devotional fervor. As detailed in Chapter 37, the area around the Masjid was decorated with lamps and fluttering flags. The procession would not start until Tatya Patil arrived to help Baba stand. Baba, dressed in His kafni with a golden-bordered shawl placed over Him by Tatya, would perform a small ritual by extinguishing a flame before setting out. The procession was accompanied by a symphony of musical instruments, fireworks, and the jubilant chanting of Sai's name. Devotees like Mhalasapati and Bapusaheb Jog had specific roles, holding Baba's hand or the umbrella, as they all moved in a blissful gathering to the Chavadi.
Can you describe the Chavadi procession of Sai Baba in detail, from start to finish?
📖 Chapter 37