Who were some of the saints that Sai Baba interacted with in Shirdi, and why was the town a notable location for such figures?

Chapter 0 explains that Shirdi was situated on a walking path for pilgrims heading to major holy sites like Rameshwar and Pandharpur, which meant many holy men passed through. During his time there, Maharaj interacted with several saints. The text mentions a saint named Devidas who was already present when Maharaj arrived. Another advanced saint, Janakidas, stayed in Shirdi for many days and spent a lot of time with Maharaj. The famous Gangagir Baba also visited and, after recognizing Maharaj's spiritual greatness, had "great affectionate conversations" with him. This context shows Shirdi's role as a meeting point for spiritual seekers and masters.