Who were the key participants and what were the main components of the Chavadi procession described in the Shri Sai Satcharita?

πŸ“– Chapter 51

The Chavadi procession was a communal celebration involving many participants and elements. According to Chapter 51, the core participants were the men and women of Shirdi and devotee groups like the Dhurandhar group, who came enthusiastically. Tatya Patil had a specific role, walking on Baba's left side holding a lantern. The key components that made the procession magnificent included a decorated palanquin for Baba, and a horse named Shyam-Sundar who danced at the front. The air was filled with music from horns, bugles, trumpets, mridanga, and cymbals, as well as bhajans sung by the devotees. Visual elements included flags, banners, a royal umbrella over Baba, and torches held on all sides, creating a grand and devotional spectacle.


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