What was the significance of the flags in the Ram Navami festival, and what role did Damu Anna play?

During the annual Ram Navami festival in Shirdi, two large new flags were taken out in a prominent procession. As detailed in Chapter 25, Damu Anna had the honor of providing one of these two flags, with the other belonging to the Nimonkars. This was not a one-time contribution but a regular vow he had fulfilled for many years out of love and devotion. The procession would begin at the house of Kondaji Sutara, the carpenter, and proceed with musical accompaniment. The long banners were ultimately tied to the two ends of the Masjid, signifying their importance in the festival's sacred rituals and Damu Anna's significant, ongoing devotional service.