  Satanandacharya the astronomer and mathematician of 11th century was born in
1068 C.E. at Purusottamdham Puri of Odisha wrote the scripture Bhasvati in 1099
C.E.. The scripture has significant contribution to world of Astronomy and
Mathematics. Satananda has adopted centisimal system for the calculation of
position and motion of heavenly bodies, which is similar to present day decimal
system. The treaties got the recognition of a scripture of Karana grantha.
Commentaries of this work has been made by defferent persons during different
time of history. Though it is found to be remade in almost once in each century
and was well known all over India and abroad. Presently it is completely lost
and no reference is available in ongoing works. The main aim of this paper is
to outline and bring to the notice of a wider audience -- the genius of
Satananda and his contribution to the world of astronomy and Mathematics.
