Who were the first people to welcome and look after Sai Baba in Shirdi?

Upon his arrival in Shirdi, the first person to welcome Sai Baba was Mhalasapati, a local goldsmith and devotee of Khandoba. As described in Chapter 0, it was Mhalasapati who greeted him at the Khandoba temple with the name 'Sai Baba.' Following this initial welcome, Mhalasapati introduced Baba to his companions, Kashiram Shimpi and Appa Jagle. Chapter 0 explains that these three men made it their duty to serve and provide hospitality for saints, fakirs, and other holy men who visited the village. They formed the initial support system for Baba in Shirdi, looking after him according to their capacity.