Chapter 42 provides precise details about the time of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi. It occurred in the Shaka year 1840, during the first month of the sun's southern transit (Dakshinayan). The specific day was Vijayadashami, which fell on the 9th day of the Muslim month, known as the night of 'Kattal' (the eve of Moharram). As stated in this chapter, Sainath made his preparations for departure during the third watch of the day. The text also clarifies a detail about the lunar day, noting that while the bell struck twelve-thirty, completing the Dashami period, the actual time of departure fell during Ekadashi.
What are the specific details surrounding the date and time of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi mentioned in the text?
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