Once the procession arrived and Sai Baba was seated with honor in the Chavadi, a series of devotional rituals and offerings would take place. Chapter 51 provides a rich description of these acts. Devotees would lovingly adorn Baba with various items, including ornaments, a crest, a plume, a beautiful golden crown, or a deep-colored turban and a gold-embroidered dress. Garlands made of diamonds, pearls, and emeralds were placed around His neck. Furthermore, some would anoint His body with sandalwood, another would apply a fragrant mark of musk on His forehead, while others would wash His feet and offer worship with water. Finally, someone would place a betel leaf, or 'tambool', in His mouth.
What specific rituals and offerings were performed once Sai Baba was seated in the Chavadi during the procession?
๐ Chapter 51