We all worship Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna, Ganapati, Lord Ram, Lord Dattatreya and have been aware that they did transcend here on earth.
But what needs to be understood is that Lord Sai Baba transcended at a time when photography existed and WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE HIS ( ALTHOUGH VERY FEW) ACTUAL PICTURES.
We have the marble Statue actually made in Mumbai on HIS giving darshan to the the sculptor when he prayed for help. And that statue at Shirdi overlooking the samadhi, is known to be the real likeness of our Lord. WHAT MORE CAN WE ASK ?
Added to this is HIS EVER PRESENT INFLUENCE AMONGST US AND REALIZATIONS BY THOSE WHO SEEK HIM.
I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS BLISS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
Baba said, if we read his POTHI ( SAI SAT CHARITA) with devotion at home, then we can be assured that HE is sitting beside us. Then even your home turns into HIS TEMPLE. HAVE NO FEAR. PLACE ALL YOUR SINCERE REQUESTS AT HIS FEET. HE WILL LOOK AFTER YOU.