What was the story behind the portrait of Sai Baba that Kakasaheb Dixit encountered in Nagar, and what was its significance?

The portrait of Sai Baba held immense significance, acting as a direct sign for the longing devotee, Kakasaheb Dixit. As Chapter 51 explains, this specific photograph was deeply cherished by Megha, a devoted disciple who worshipped it as Lord Shankar. The glass on the portrait had broken, so it was sent from Shirdi to Nagar for repairs and was being kept at Mirikar's house. Its sudden appearance was a profound miracle for Dixit, as the very image of the one whose darshan he craved appeared before him on his journey. This was seen as a strange and wonderful coincidence, a sign that Baba had come to Mirikar's house on this pretext to fulfill Dixit's heartfelt desire.