Significance
Vaivasvata Saptami is observed on
the seventh day during waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha) in the Ashada
month. The day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Surya. The Hindu Sun God,
Lord Surya, is also known as Vaivasvata.
History
The name Vaivasvata is found in
the Bhagavad Gita and was a powerful deity during the Vedic period. The name Vaivasvata
was later replaced by the name Surya and the deity also underwent some
transformations.
The Manu of the present period, Vaivasvata,
is the son of the Vaivasvata and is regarded as the founder of Ayodhya.
Celebration