The procession to the Chavadi was a rich sensory experience, filled with vibrant sights and sounds. According to Chapter 37, the air was filled with the music of horns, trumpets, 'Tas,' 'Jhanj,' cymbals, mridanga, and veena, all accompanied by the chanting of Sai’s name. Visually, the scene was illuminated by fireworks like 'Nale' and 'Chandrajyoti' and lit by torches on all four sides. Devotees carried banners and flags, some displaying the 'Garuda-tak'. Adding to the spectacle was the fully adorned horse, Shyamakarna, with jingling bells on his feet, and the sight of shawls spread as foot-cloths on the path for Baba.
Describe the sounds and visual spectacles that characterized the procession to the Chavadi.
📖 Chapter 37