How did Sai Baba first arrive in Shirdi and what were his initial interactions with the local people?

Sai Baba, referred to as Maharaj, first came to Shirdi with a wedding procession from the family of Chandbhai Patil. According to the details in Chapter 0, the procession stopped near the Khandoba temple, where Maharaj met a goldsmith named Mhalasapati. It was Mhalasapati who first addressed him as "Sai Baba." Following this initial meeting, Mhalasapati introduced Maharaj to his companions, Kashiram Shimpi and Appa Jagle. These three men were known in the village for their service to holy men, and they extended their hospitality to Maharaj, marking his first connections within the Shirdi community.