How was Sai Baba received and cared for when he first arrived in the village of Shirdi?

Upon his arrival in Shirdi, Sai Baba was warmly received and looked after by a small group of devout villagers. Chapter 0 states that after arriving with a wedding procession, he went to the Khandoba temple where he was greeted by Mhalasapati with the words "Aavo Sai Baba." Mhalasapati then brought him into the village and introduced him to his companions, Kashiram Shimpi and Appa Jagle. The text notes that these three men made it their practice to serve and provide hospitality for saints, Fakirs, and other holy men who visited Shirdi, ensuring that Baba was cared for from the beginning.