Could you tell me about Damu Anna's background and his specific contributions to the Ram Navami festival in Shirdi?

Damu Anna was a wealthy Kasar, or bronze-smith, from Ahmednagar who was a dedicated devotee of Sai Baba. As described in Chapter 25, he had two wives but was without children until he received Sai's blessings and was granted sons. In his devotion, he played a significant role in the annual Ram Navami festival. He had a long-standing vow to provide one of the two large new flags for the festival's procession. His flag, along with one from the Nimonkars, would be carried from Kondaji the carpenter's house with music and tied to the ends of the Masjid. Additionally, Damu Anna's observance of Ram Navami included a vow to feed all the Fakirs who came to Shirdi during the festival to their heart's content.