Chapter 42 mentions some complexities with the lunar calendar on the day Baba passed. Can you explain the different tithis and festivals that coincided with his Mahasamadhi?

📖 Chapter 42

According to Chapter 42, the day of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi had several overlapping calendrical significances. The day is identified as Vijayadashami (Dussehra). However, the text points out a nuance in the lunar day (tithi), explaining that while the tithi at sunrise made it Dashami, the actual moment of his passing was after twelve-thirty, when the Ekadashi tithi had begun. So, the time of departure was technically Ekadashi. The chapter also notes that for some, this day was considered Buddha Jayanti. Additionally, it corresponded with the 9th day of the Muslim month, known as the night of 'Kattal' or the eve of Moharram.


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