How were devotees involved in the Chavadi procession and what was the atmosphere like?

Devotees were deeply and actively involved, creating a powerful spiritual atmosphere during the Chavadi procession. Chapter 37 describes Sai as a "powerful magnet" who would pull His "iron-like devotees" to His feet. Men and women who respected Hari-bhajan would come to play instruments like cymbals, wooden clappers, and the mridanga, raising a collective "storm of bhajan." Others participated by lighting torches, decorating the palanquin, and serving as mace-bearers who shouted slogans of victory, showcasing a community-wide expression of devotion.