During the Ram Navami fair, two large ceremonial flags were brought in a grand procession to the Masjid. According to Chapter 0, the first flag came from Shankarrao Raghunath Deshpande, also known as Nanasaheb Nimonkar. He was an elderly and devoted follower who spent his last years in constant service to Maharaj. The second flag was brought by Damodar Savlaram, also known as Damu Shet Kasar of Ahmednagar. He began this tradition after receiving a blessing from Maharaj that resulted in the birth of a son, which he had long desired. This event solidified his faith, and he took a vow to bring a new flag every Ram Navami and feed the Fakirs, a tradition that continues.
Who brought the two ceremonial flags for the Ram Navami fair, and what were their motivations?
📖 Chapter 0