What happened right after Baba's passing, and what was the cause of the delay in his final rites?

Immediately after Sai Baba’s breath left his body, a few rituals were performed. Chapter 44 mentions that Laxman-mama performed worship, and Jog conducted the Aarti with a lamp. Following this, a significant delay occurred. For the next twenty-six hours, both Hindu and Muslim devotees began to deliberate on the crucial matter of his final resting state. The main points of discussion were how and where to plan the Samadhi (tomb). This prolonged debate was fueled by the collective uncertainty over whether Baba's state was a temporary trance or a permanent departure.