Chapter 42 provides a detailed timeline for Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi. It occurred in the Shaka year 1840, during the sun's southern transit (Dakshinayan), on the day of Vijayadashami in the bright half of the month. The chapter also aligns this with the Islamic calendar, noting it was the 9th day of the month, corresponding to the night of 'Kattal'. The departure took place during the third watch of the day. Chapter 42 further clarifies a nuance in the timing, stating that although the day was considered Dussehra, the bell struck at twelve-thirty, marking the completion of the Dashami tithi and the dawning of Ekadashi at the precise time of his departure.
According to the text, what were the specific calendar dates and times associated with Sai Baba leaving his body?
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