Chapter 42 provides a multi-layered temporal account of Sai Baba's passing by referencing several calendars. It establishes the date as Vijayadashami in the Hindu lunar calendar, during the bright half of the month in the Shaka year 1840. Concurrently, as this chapter explains, it was the 9th date of a Muslim month, corresponding to the night of 'Kattal' on the eve of Moharram. The text also notes that for some people, this same day was considered Buddha Jayanti. The chapter further delves into the specifics of the tithi, explaining that while the day is considered Dussehra, Baba's actual time of departure fell during the Ekadashi tithi, which began at twelve-thirty.
Chapter 42 mentions multiple calendar systems and religious observances corresponding to the day of Baba's Mahasamadhi. What were they?
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