What is the significance of the two flags mentioned in the Ram Navami festival at Shirdi?

During the annual Ram Navami festival in Shirdi, a central tradition involves a procession with two large, new flags. As detailed in Chapter 25, this event is a significant display of devotion and a well-known local custom. One flag is provided by the Nimonkars, and the other is supplied by Damu Anna, a devout and wealthy follower of Sai Baba. For Damu Anna, providing this flag was a regular vow he fulfilled for many years with great love. The procession, accompanied by musical instruments, would start from the house of Kondaji Sutara, the carpenter. The ritual would conclude when the long banners were tied to the two ends of the Masjid, symbolizing the community's collective faith and the fulfillment of personal vows to the Guru.