Shri Nanasaheb Chandorkar

Nanasaheb Chandorkar

Nana Chandorkar was one of Baba's most prominent devotees. Born of well respected parents in Kalyan, Maharashtra, he rose at a young age to the post of Deputy Collector.

He had the distinction of being one of the very few disciples that Baba directly called to his side. Baba was not normally enthralled with men of high position, but in Chandorkar's case he could see that there was an old connection.

Being an orthodox Hindu slowed his progress under Baba's care, but once convinced of Baba's greatness, he became one of the most ardent devotees who encouraged many others to come to Shirdi.