High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Jan 24, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - The auspicious occasion Basant Panchami holds deep significance for followers of the Ra Dha Sva Aa Mi faith, this day is cherished as a festival of supreme happiness, marking a time of spiritual awakening and collective celebration.
The festival of Basant Panchami was observed with immense joy, profound solemnity, harmony, and enthusiasm at Radha Soami Satsang Bhawans, Satsang centre and Area satsang throughout the United Kingdom and Europe region, including Stokenchurch, Birmingham, Bensheim, Amsterdam, Helsingborg, Oslo, Dublin, and Hartlepool. The Satsang Bhawans were elegantly decorated and illuminated with vibrant LED lights powered by solar and renewable energy, creating an eco-friendly display avoiding candles and oil lamps. The lighting display was truly a sight to behold!
The festive proceedings featured an array of organized programs, most notably coordinated group dance and skit presented by the children, youth and devotees. Further activities included a baby show, a fancy dress competition, and the performance of traditional Qawwali and Shabad recitations, all of which contributed to a spiritually resonant atmosphere. Women prepared festive treats-both sweet and savoury. It was a true celebration of togetherness, filled with love, joy, and tradition! Basant celebrations also outdoor games & sports and women’s self-defense demonstrations. Participants of all ages joined in the festivities.
The auspicious day, was graced with the Darshan of the Most Revered Waqt/Present Sant Satguru, Prof. Prem Saran Satsangi Sahab, facilitated via video broadcast. This sacred experience infused the devotees with a profound spiritual energy and renewed inspiration.
The Basant season holds special significance for the Satsangis of the Ra Dha Sva Aa Mi Faith. On Basant Panchami February 15, 1861 – the first Revered Leader of the Faith, Param Purush Puran Dhani Huzur Soamiji Maharaj, revealed the Divine Message of salvation of all creation and graciously opened the doors of Satsang to the general public.
On the auspicious day of Basant Panchami, January 20, 1915, the fifth Revered Leader of the Ra Dha Sva Aa Mi Faith, Sir Sahabji Maharaj, laid the foundation of Dayalbagh by planting a mulberry tree. Subsequently, on January 1, 1916, education at Dayalbagh commenced with the establishment of Radhasoami Educational Institute (REI), later known as the Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI), which evolved into a full-fledged university.
Aaj aaee bahaar basant. umang man guru charanan lipataay ।।
"Today, the joyous splendour of Basant has arrived; filled with bliss, the devotees lovingly embrace the Holy Lotus Feet of the Ever-Merciful Sant Satguru."
Basant Panchami – 2026, was celebrated with deep reverence and great fervour at Dayalbagh, the headquarters of the Ra Dha Sva Aa Mi Faith, as well as across Satsang communities around the world. This holy occasion inspires a renewed rededication to the timeless ideal of nishkaam seva – the pursuit of selfless service and duty without attachment to results – which forms the very foundation of life and conduct at Dayalbagh.
At Dayalbagh, every day unfolds in the spirit of the eternal message of the Bhagavad Gita:
Kamarnyevaadhikaraste maa faleshukadachan. maa karmfalahetubhurma te sango̕stvakarmani ॥
"You have the right to perform your duty, but never to the fruits of your actions. Do not consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction."
Guided by this sacred principle, action and duty occupy the highest place in the Dayalbagh way of life. Spiritual discipline and constructive labour blend seamlessly into daily living, setting the tone for the celebration of Basant as both a spiritual and a practical affirmation of selfless living.
In the month of Maagh (January/February), the auspicious day of Panchami – the fifth day of the lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar – popularly known as Basant Panchami, is regarded as a blessed and sacred day among Hindus and is welcomed as a harbinger of joy and exuberance.
Dekho dekho sakhee ab chal basant. phool rahee jahan tahan basant।।
"Let us, dear friend, hasten to behold Basant – Basant that blossoms with joy and bliss everywhere."
The Basant season holds special significance for Dayalbagh, situated in the city of Agra for the Satsangis of the Ra Dha Sva Aa Mi Faith. On Basant Panchami February 15, 1861 – the first Revered Leader of the Faith, Param Purush Puran Dhani Huzur Soamiji Maharaj, revealed the Divine Message of salvation of all creation and graciously opened the doors of Satsang to the general public.
On the auspicious day of Basant Panchami, January 20, 1915, the fifth Revered Leader of the Ra Dha Sva Aa Mi Faith, Sir Sahabji Maharaj, laid the foundation of Dayalbagh by planting a mulberry tree. Subsequently, on January 1, 1916, education at Dayalbagh commenced with the establishment of Radhasoami Educational Institute (REI), later known as the Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI), which evolved into a full-fledged university.
Aaj aaee bahaar basant. umang man guru charanan lipataay ।।
"Today, the joyous splendour of Basant has arrived; filled with bliss, the devotees lovingly embrace the Holy Lotus Feet of the Ever-Merciful Sant Satguru."
The day is spent in worship, meditation, aarti and expressions of deep gratitude at the Holy Lotus Feet of the Beloved Waqt/Present Sant Satguru. This year, Most Revered Waqt/Present Sant Satguru, Prof. Prem Saran Satsangi Sahab, visited various colonies of Dayalbagh including Saran Ashram Hospital, Saran Ashram School, Dayalbagh Dairy, and the Holy Samadh at Soami Bagh, Agra, infusing the celebrations with spiritual joy and mercy.
As part of the festivities, various programmes were organized: Youth Activities: Children of the Evolutionary/Re-evolutionary Gender-free Superhumane scheme (3 weeks to 12 years) participated in cultural presentations, physical training, and self-defence demonstrations. Community Events: Baby Show, Fancy Dress Show, gymnastics displays, and sports events. Slogans: Spirited collective slogans such as “Bravo-Supremal-Octavo” and “Ra Dha Sva Aa Mi” filled the atmosphere.
"Basant has arrived anew; let us rejoice and celebrate with our beloved Sant Satguru."
The celebrations of Basant Panchami – 2026 at Dayalbagh embody a harmonious blend of spiritual devotion, disciplined collective living and joyous cultural expression. The festival reaffirms the enduring values of selfless service, simplicity, Fatherhood of God and universal brotherhood of man, that define the Dayalbagh way of life.
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