Dr Chandra Bhanu Satpathy is a noted scholar, author and philanthropist who has been awarded six Honoris Causa from different universities for his immense contribution in the fields of literature, culture and humanitarian pursuits. As a multilingual writer, he has written fifty-eight books on subjects like Vedic astrology and astronomy, spiritualism, divine incarnations (avatars), saints and on various spirituo-religious themes. His books have been translated into English, sixteen major Indian languages and four foreign languages. He has been instrumental in the setting up of various community service centres in India and abroad for the support of the poor and deprived members of society. He has also patronized the creation of schools, centres of healthcare and veterinary care.