What is the Metre of Meghadutam Kavyam?

In Sanskrit literature, the poetic conceit used in the Meghaduta spawned the genre of Sandesa Kavya or messenger poems, most of which are modeled on the Meghaduta (and are often written in the Meghaduta’s Mandākrāntā metre).

What is the story of Meghdoot?

The Meghaduta is the lament of an exiled yaksha (a benevolent nature spirit) who is pining for his beloved on a lonely mountain peak. When, at the beginning of a monsoon, a cloud perches on the peak, he asks it to deliver a message to his love in the Himalayan city of Alaka.

Who has written meghdoot?

KalidasaMeghadūta / AuthorKālidāsa was a Classical Sanskrit author who is often considered ancient India’s greatest poet and playwright. His plays and poetry are primarily based on the Vedas, the Rāmāyaṇa, the Mahābhārata and the Purāṇas. His surviving works consist of three plays, two epic poems and two shorter poems. Wikipedia

Who exiled whom in Meghdutam?

‘Meghdoot’ is a poetic creation of Kalidasa and is one among his very famous works. Yaksha is exiled by King Kuber for having neglected his duties. In this situation, the yaksha stops a passing cloud and persuades it to carry a message of love to his wife who lives near the Kailash mountain.

What is Megha sandesha?

Bengaluru MeghaSandesha , weather app developed from KSNDMC-GoK, under Urban Flood Model for Bangalore (Bengaluru) (UFM) project. in collaboration with Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru gives information on Rainfall, flood, lightning, thunderstorm, and alerts for citizens of Bengaluru(Bangalore)

Where is Kalidasa from?

Gupta EmpireKalidasa / Place of birth

What is Kalidasa famous for?

Kalidasa has become the archetype for Sanskrit literary composition. In drama, his Abhijnanashakuntala is the most famous and is usually judged the best Indian literary effort of any period.

Which state government has launched the Meghasandesha app?

The Karnataka government
The Karnataka government has launched “Meghasandesha” App. It would provide real-time information as well as forecast on rains, flooding and thunderstorm alerts in Bengaluru.

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Where did Kalidasa died?

Gupta EmpireKalidasa / Place of death