Who were the people that participated in the bhajan sessions before the Chavadi procession?

The bhajan sessions that took place in the Masjid before the Chavadi procession were attended by a dedicated group of devotees. Chapter 37 describes them as "Men and women devotees who had respect for the Hari-bhajan." These individuals would gather in the assembly hall, playing various instruments like cymbals, small wooden clappers, mridanga drums, tambourines, and bells, creating a "storm of bhajan." The text poetically states that the powerful magnet, Sai, would use His attraction to pull these "iron-like devotees" to His feet, drawing them to participate in the worship that continued until midnight.