Lakshmibai hailed from a village near Yeola. She was married to Tukaram Patil at the age of thirteen and came to Shirdi. She had two sons named Tatya and Nana. Lakshmibai’s husband was a Revenue …
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Abdul Baba
Introduction to Abdul Baba and his daily routine: Abdul was born in about 1871 and was a native of Nanded. When he was very young, and under the care of Fakir Amiruddin of Nanded, Sai Baba appeared …
Shama – Madhavrao Deshpande
In this article, Dr Vinny Chitluri pays tribute to Shama and talks of his special relationship with Baba. Sai Baba had told Shama that their association went back 72 generations, and to no other …
Kakasaheb Dixit
Hari Sitaram Dixit, known as Kaka Dixit in Shirdi was lovingly addressed as ‘Langda Kaka’ by Baba. He was a well known, actively practicing solicitor in Mumbai when he was persuaded to visit Sai Baba …
Hemadpant – Govind R. Dabholkar
Govind R. Dhabolkar, known as Annasaheb Dhabolkar or Hemadpant is most notably known for being the author of the beloved work, the Sai Satcharita. He lived in Bandra, Mumbai. He was a self-made man …
Mahalsapati
Mahalsaptis’ full name was Mahalsapati Chimnaji Nagare. He was a poor goldsmith known as the sonar community of Shirdi. His family were residents of Shirdi for several generations. The sonar community …
Nanavali – Narayan Shankar Vaidya
Nanavalli was a unique and intriguing devotee of Sai Baba, who called himself the ‘General of Sai Baba’s army.’ His background and history are shrouded in as much mystery as Sai Baba’s and he was …
Nanasaheb Chandorkar
Narayan Govind Chandorkar (Nanasaheb Chandorkar), was an ardent and staunch devotee of Sai Baba.He was born of highly respected parents, who were good and pious Hindus, held in high esteem in their …