The Chavadi procession was a community celebration filled with devoted participants. Chapter 51 mentions that the 'Dhurandhar group' would arrive, and the men and women of Shirdi would joyfully accompany Baba while shouting victory slogans. Devotees played active roles, carrying flags, banners, and torches, while others fanned Baba with whisks and peacock feathers. A group of devotees walked on both sides of Baba, singing bhajans to the sweet sound of mridanga and cymbals. The atmosphere was one of immense joy, reverence, and grand celebration, led by an adorned horse named Shyam-Sundar dancing at the front.
Who were the main participants in the Chavadi procession and what was the overall atmosphere?
π Chapter 51