What sequence of events led Balabuva Satarkar to perform Kirtan in Shirdi instead of his usual location?

A specific series of events detailed in chapter 6 allowed Balabuva Satarkar to perform in Shirdi. His annual Ram Navami Kirtan service at Siddha-Kavthe was abruptly cancelled due to an outbreak of the plague (Margi), which caused the village to become empty. This cancellation, which meant he missed his service and his fee, provided him with an unexpected opportunity. Already harboring a desire for Sai Baba's darshan, he met with the devotee Dixit and expressed his wish to perform Kirtan in Shirdi. Dixit then acted as a facilitator, securing Baba's permission and arranging the visit.