As detailed in Chapter 0, Sai Baba's journey to Shirdi was tied to Chandbhai. After staying at Chandbhai's house for some days, Maharaj accompanied the wedding procession of Chandbhai's wife's nephew, which was heading to Shirdi. The procession stopped near the Khandoba temple, where Maharaj went inside. There, he met a goldsmith and devout resident named Mhalasapati. Upon seeing Maharaj, who wore a kafni, cap, and dhoti, Mhalasapati spontaneously welcomed him with the words "Aavo Sai Baba" (Come, Sai Baba). Maharaj held onto this name for the rest of his life, even stating in a later commission testimony, "They call me Sai Baba."
Describe the circumstances that led to Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi and how he received his famous name.
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