Rakshabandhana: Aug.20 or Aug.21, 2013
- Rakhi parva is observed on Shravana Purnima on the day when Tithi 15 is present in the afternoon.
- As a matter of rule, at that time Bhadra or Vishti Karan is prohibited.
- Sometimes the above conditions may not fulfill, therefore, learned ones have laid down some another rules to deduce the day of Parva as follows:
When Purnima over lapses the successive day:
- For 144 minutes (three Muhurtas), the Rakhi parva is to be observed on the next day , even if, Purnima ends much before the afternoon.
- If Purnima on the next day remains for less than 144 minutes, the Rakhi Parva should be observed on the previous day with Purnima in the second half of Pradosha. The classic Purushartha Chintamani, in accordance of Parashara, states:
‘Yada Purnima Muhurta Dvya or Traya madhye Kinchit Nyoona tada Aparanhnhe sarvatha tad Abhaavat, Pradosha Pashchime Bhage Bhadrante dinvat Karma cha Aacharet.’
This year, Purnima is present on Aug.20 and ends on Aug.21 at 07:15 IST, hence does not remain for three Muhurtas.
Therefore, the Rakshabandhana is a must to observe on the 20 th Aug. in the second half of Pradosha. The Pradosha Kaala for the day extends from 18:55 hrs. to 21:07 hrs. and its second half starts at 20:01 hrs.
However the second half of Pradosha initiates at 20:01 hrs on Aug.20, but according to the above exception, Rakhi Parva, in a precise manner, will be observed after 20:47onward on Aug.20 only after Bhadra.
Rakhi and Holika Dahana, are not prohibited in nighttime till midnight.
