BHU Foundation day 2023 celebrate on 26 January 2023 on Basant Panchami BHU Foundation Day BHU stands for Banaras Hindu University, which is a public central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The foundation day of BHU is February 4, 1916. It was founded by Madan Mohan Malviya, a freedom fighter and educationist, with the support of the Indian National Congress and the then British Government. BHU is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in India, and is known for its strong programs in fields such as engineering, science, medicine, and the humanities. About Banaras Hindu University Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a public central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was founded on February 4, 1916 by Madan Mohan Malviya, a freedom fighter and educationist, with the support of the Indian National Congress and the then British Government. BHU is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in India, and is known f