What was the significance of the Sai Baba portrait that was at Mirikar's house when Dixit was there?

The portrait of Sai Baba held a special significance and its presence was another miraculous part of H.S. Dixit's journey. According to Chapter 51, this specific photograph was deeply venerated by Megha, a devoted disciple who worshipped it as Lord Shankar himself. The glass on the portrait had broken, so it was sent from Shirdi with Balasaheb Mirikar to be repaired in Ahmednagar. After being fixed, the portrait was kept covered in Mirikar's drawing room, as if it was waiting specifically for Dixit's arrival. When Madhavrao's plan to accompany Dixit was finalized, Balasaheb unveiled the portrait. He then entrusted it to Madhavrao to take back to Shirdi, allowing Dixit a preliminary 'darshan' through this sacred image before his physical journey even began.