Vasant Utsav has been described in ancient Sanskrit treatises as the spring festival signifying the onset of Vasant Ritu (spring). It is time for the north of India to wake up from the slumber of the winter chill. Nature regenerates and everything seems fresh and new. Mustard flowers bloom and the cool morning air is laden with a faint aroma of mango blossoms. There is a riot of color every where. The Utsav falls on fifth day of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Magh (Jan-Feb). Many Hindu legends are associated with the festival but it may come as a surprise to know that not only Hindus but Muslims too celebrate Basant with a lot of verve and festivity. The Sufis of the Chishti order celebrate this day as a festival of flowers.
Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy ji was inspired by Shri Sainath’s appreciation for art and culture during His lifetime. He thus introduced and initiated the celebration of Vasant Utsav at Sai Ka Aangan in the year 2003. The Utsav is celebrated on the occasion of Basant Panchami every year.
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Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy (C.B. Satpathy) is a noted scholar, spiritual thinker, author and a humanitarian. He is an impeccable personification of the noble principles of life such as love, empathy, compassion, simplicity, humility, devotion to God and sacrifice. As a heir to a family of great academicians and administrators, as a versatile young writer of his time, as a perfect family man, as an accomplished and decorated professional, as a compassionate humanitarian, as an ardent devotee of his Master and as a friend, philosopher and guide to millions of people across the globe, Dr. C.B. Satpathy has experienced it all with equanimity.