Upon arriving in Shirdi with the wedding party, Sai Baba's first significant interaction was with Mhalasapati in the Khandoba temple. After Mhalasapati gave him the name 'Sai Baba,' he didn't just leave him there. As Chapter 0 recounts, Mhalasapati brought Baba into the village and took the initiative to introduce him to his companions, Kashiram Shimpi and Appa Jagle. These three men were known in Shirdi for their custom of serving and providing hospitality to saints, Fakirs, and other holy men who passed through their busy village, and they extended this service to Baba.
Describe how Sai Baba was received in Shirdi by Mhalasapati and his companions.
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