How did the practice of worshipping and performing Aarti for Maharaj evolve over time in Shirdi?

The rituals of worship and Aarti for Maharaj did not begin immediately but evolved gradually. As explained in Chapter 0, Maharaj initially did not even allow himself to be worshipped. He first accepted worship from Mhalasapati. Later, though initially angry, he permitted Sitaram Dengle's worship, and then peacefully allowed Nanasaheb Chandorkar's son, Bapu, to do the same, which opened the path for all devotees. However, he still did not permit Aarti. The distinct honor of performing the very first Aarti went to Tatyasaheb Noolkar, marking a significant milestone in the devotional practices at Shirdi.