Laxman oozed class and style en route to an unbeaten 143, his 15th Test century, and Dhoni played his part in a massive seventh-wicket partnership with 132 not out as India ground home the advantage at the Eden Gardens.
The home side eventually declared on 643 for six, a lead of 347 and South Africa faced the prospect of a tricky 10 overs to stumps.
Bad light, however, ended play early and South Africa closed on six for no loss from the five deliveries that were possible.
India began another profitable day with a belligerent show from nightwatchman Amit Mishra (28), although shoddy fielding from the tourists aided India's cause considerably.
Laxman started briskly, turning Dale Steyn for consecutive boundaries in the first over and driving Paul Harris delectably through the covers, but it was Mishra's innings which proved frustrating for the visitors.
The home side eventually declared on 643 for six, a lead of 347 and South Africa faced the prospect of a tricky 10 overs to stumps.
Bad light, however, ended play early and South Africa closed on six for no loss from the five deliveries that were possible.
India began another profitable day with a belligerent show from nightwatchman Amit Mishra (28), although shoddy fielding from the tourists aided India's cause considerably.
Laxman started briskly, turning Dale Steyn for consecutive boundaries in the first over and driving Paul Harris delectably through the covers, but it was Mishra's innings which proved frustrating for the visitors.
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