According to the account in Chapter 25, the annual Ram Navami festival procession in Shirdi prominently featured two large new flags. The responsibility for providing these sacred banners was shared between two parties. One of the flags was provided by the Nimonkars. The second flag was contributed by Damu Anna, the wealthy and devoted bronze-smith from Ahmednagar. The text notes that providing these flags was a regular vow for both parties, a practice they upheld with uninterrupted love and devotion for many years, showing their steadfast commitment.
Who were the individuals responsible for providing the two large flags used in Shirdi's Ram Navami festival?
📖 Chapter 25