Question

Which of the following works of Kalidasa is based on the context of the birth of Kartikeya, the son of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati?

A Meghaduta Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Raghuvamsa Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Kumarasambhava Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Ritusamhara Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Kalidasa's Kumārasaṃbhavam themed around the birth of Kumara (Kartikeya). Kumara (Kartikeya) is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Ganesha or Vinayaka is another son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Kalidasa was a classical writer and the greatest poet in the Sanskrit language of India.

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