According to Chapter 6, the Ram Navami Kirtan in Shirdi involved several individuals over the years. In the year after Bhishma's involvement, Kaka Mahajani was tasked with bringing a performer and he brought Balabuva Satarkar, the 'Modern Tukaram'. The text reveals a contingency plan: if Balabuva had not been available, Kaka Mahajani himself was prepared to perform the Kirtan, as he knew the Ram Navami composition by Dasganu by heart. After Balabuva's successful performance, Dasganu himself later prayed to Baba to have the annual festival established for them, ensuring its continuation with great pomp for years to come.
Who were the different people responsible for the Ram Navami Kirtan in Shirdi, and what were the backup plans?
📖 Chapter 6