Utsav, the Sanskrit word meaning 'Festival', was started in 1991 by a handful of South Asian students.Now in its 17th year, Utsav has grown into a large community of over 150 South Asian students; and continues to strive to provide the South Asian community with a sense of belonging and knowledge about South Asian culture and heritage.We represent students from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Although we represent these 6 countries, we would like to stress that ANYONE can become a member of Utsav.You do not have to be of South Asian descent to learn about the culture and traditions of South Asia.