What made the village a common place for holy men to visit, and who were some of the saints who came through?

According to Chapter 0, the village's location was a key factor, as it was situated on the walking path for pilgrims heading to major southern holy places like Rameshwar and Pandharpur. This ensured a steady stream of holy men passed through. The text mentions several notable saints who spent time there. A saint named Devidas was present when Maharaj first arrived. Another, Janakidas, who was said to be 'very advanced,' sat with Maharaj a lot. Additionally, the famous Gangagir Baba was a known visitor who recognized Maharaj's immense spiritual worth.