Meaning & Lineage
Meaning: Servant of Kali; the greatest Sanskrit poet
Deity Association
Poet
Era
c. 4th–5th century
Associated Scripture
Shakuntalam, Meghaduta
Rashi
Mithuna
Nakshatra
Mrigashira
Numerology
7
Lucky Colour
Green
Lucky Number
5
Why Was This Name Given?
India's Shakespeare, master of Sanskrit drama and poetry.
The Story
Kalidasa — India's Shakespeare, master of Sanskrit drama and poetry.
Numerology: 7 · Rashi: Mithuna · Nakshatra: Mrigashira · Lucky Colour: Green · Scripture: Shakuntalam, Meghaduta
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Kalidasa mean?
Servant of Kali; the greatest Sanskrit poet.
Which scripture is Kalidasa associated with?
Associated with Shakuntalam, Meghaduta.