How did the annual fair on Ram Navami get started in Shirdi?

The idea for an annual fair, or Jatra/Urs, to honor Maharaj was first conceived by Gopalrao Gund. He presented his idea to Tatya Patil, Dada Kote Patil, and Madhavrao Deshpande, who liked it and took on the responsibility of organizing it. According to Chapter 0, they faced initial obstacles from the local Kulkarni, which led to a collector's order prohibiting the fair. However, they eventually secured an order to hold it. By Maharaj's direct command, it was decided that the fair would be held on Ram Navami, and this tradition has continued ever since.