1912
Sagun Meru Naik came to Shirdi at the age of 23 and began running a public eating place at Baba’s command. Reference: Satcharita Chp.5 ovi 61 Chp.26 - ovi 130
Khaparde’s younger son, Balwant, cured of bubonic plague. Reference: Satcharita Chp.7,ovi 101, 107
3rd January 1912 After Megha completed the repetition of the Gayatri Mantra according to Mantra-Shastra, a feast was held for the Brahmins and other devotees at Sathe’s Wada Reference: Khaparde’s Diary
Renovation of the Masjid and paving of its flooring, followed by Baba occupying a proper seat and giving up his usual gunny bag. Reference: Satcharita Chp.6, ovis 125 onwards.
19th January 1912 Megha passed away in Shirdi. Baba grieved at his death. Reference: Satcharita Chp.31, ovis119-123
20th January 1912 Bapu Saheb Jog, after Megha’s death, started performing the daily Aratis in the Masjid and the Chavadi. Reference: Satcharita Chp.43, ovi 163
January 1912 Tatya Kote Patil’s father, Govind Kote, passed away in Shirdi and Tatya had to resume a householder’s life after 14 years. He, thereafter, no longer slept with Baba in the masjid. Reference: Satcharita Chp.8, ovi 124, and Khaparde’s Diary
25th February 1912 Madhavrao Deshpande (Shama) left Shirdi to attend thread ceremony of Kakasaheb Dixit’s son, proceeding to Nagpur, Gwalior and Gaya pilgrimage etc. Reference: Satcharita Chp.46, ovi 80, Khaparde’s Diary
15th March 1912 Khaparde returned to Amravati, leaving his wife behind in Shirdi. Reference: Satcharita Chp.27, ovi 147
Ramnavmi 1912 The celebration of Ramnavmi festival commenced in Shirdi. Reference: Satcharita Chp.6, ovi 59 etc.
April 1912 Balaram Dhurandhar had his first darshan at Shirdi Reference: Satcharita Chp.51, ovi 199 etc.
Shravan Purnima 1912 Padukas were installed in the Gurusthan, under the Neem Tree. Reference: Satcharita Chp.5, ovi 59