Ubhaya Saptami is a vrat dedicated to Lord Surya (Bhagawan Surya Deva). It is observed on both Saptami tithis of Shukla Paksha and Krishna paksha of each month in a year. In some places, it is observed only in Paush Month.
In Magh Month, Surya Bhagawan is worshipped with the name of ‘Varundev’. In Phalgun month,those who perform Surya Puja on Shukla Saptami day will be blessed with the result of performing Vajapeya Yagna.
In Chaitra Month, Sun God is worshipped with the name of ‘Vedanshu’. In Vaishakh month, those who perform Surya Puja on Shukla Saptami day will be blessed with the result of performing ‘Pashubandha’ Yagna.
Jyeshta Month – Sun God is worshipped with the name of ‘Ind’. In Ashada month, those who perform Surya Puja on Shukla Saptami day will be blessed with the result of donating tons of gold.
In Shravana month, those who perform Surya Puja on Shukla Saptami day will be blessed with the result of performing ‘Sautramani Yagna’.
In Bhadrapada month, those who perform Surya Puja on Shukla Saptami day with the name of ‘Shuchi’ will be blessed with the result of Tula Purush Daan.
In Ashwina month, those who perform Surya Puja on Shukla Saptami day will be blessed with the result of Sahasta Godaan (donating thousand cows – Go Mata).
In Kartika month, those who perform Surya Puja on Shukla Saptami day will be blessed with the result of performing ‘Pundarika Yaagam’.
In Margashirsha month, those who perform Surya Puja on Shukla Saptami day will be blessed with the result of performing Dasha Rajasuya Yagna (10 Rajasuya Yagna).
In Pausha month, those who perform Surya Puja on Shukla Saptami day will be blessed with the result of performing number of Yagnas.
In similar way, Surya Puja is also observed on Krishna Paksha Saptami of each month. After the year-long Surya puja (Saptami thithis of Shukla & krishna Paksha), Udhyapan is performed.
Naivedya to Surya Bhagavan for Ubhaya Saptami Vrata (Special recipes)…
Milk, Ghee, Boiled rice with milk, Paayasam (Kheer), and any other recipes prepared with milk are offered as Naivedya to Surya Bhagavan.
Merits of Ubhaya Saptami Vrata..
Those who observes Ubhaya Saptami vrata would be blessed with health, immunity against all diseases, charming looks, handsomeness (beauty), and physical strength. Men, those who perform Saptami vrat and would have Darshan of Surya Bhagavan, would be free from their sins and attain Moksha (Salvation).