How did the tradition of the Ram Navami fair in Shirdi begin, and who was involved in its establishment?

The idea for an annual fair, or 'Jatra', in honor of Maharaj was first proposed by the devotee Gopalrao Gund. As detailed in Chapter 0, he shared this concept with other prominent devotees like Tatya Patil, Dada Kote Patil, and Madhavrao Deshpande, who all supported the initiative. Although they faced initial obstacles from the local Kulkarni, which led to a collector's order prohibiting the fair, they eventually obtained permission. By Maharaj's divine command, it was decided that the fair would be held on Ram Navami, a tradition that has continued since. Tatya Ganpati Patil Kote was entrusted with managing this fair from its very beginning.