How did Mhalasapati's relationship with Gajanan Maharaj begin?

The provided text from Chapter 0 does not describe any relationship or interaction between Gajanan Maharaj and Mhalasapati. The individual whom Mhalasapati met was a figure initially referred to as "Maharaj." When this Maharaj, wearing a kafni and cap, entered the Khandoba temple, Mhalasapati, a goldsmith and devotee of Khandoba, welcomed him by saying "Aavo Sai Baba." This naming marked the beginning of their association, but Chapter 0 clearly attributes this significant first encounter to the person who became known as Sai Baba, not Gajanan Maharaj.