In the 16th part of the Mahabharata Series, the exile's end date is established. The first calendric hint occurs when Trigarta forces stole Virata's cattle on a Saptami day. Via Arthāpatti, it is established this was Krishna Saptami with Vishti Karana. Next day, on Krishna Ashtami, Kauravas ransacked the Virata city, forcing disguised Arjuna (Bṛhannala) to fight. Arjuna revealed himself to the prince and started fighting by blowing his conch and raising his flag.
The Kauravas noticed this and thought that had Arjuna revealed himself prematurely but Bhīṣma clarified that the Pandavas had already spent more than five months in exile. However, the Pandavas revealed themselves on the third day after Ashtami, i.e., on Krishna Dasami.
The date is established as Ashaḍha Krishna Saptami in Dakshinayana. The entire
13-year period, including five Adhika Masa-s, is constructed based on this. It
must be pointed out that no astronomy simulator can establish these calendric
dates as given in the Mahabharata.
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