Mahakavi Kalidas Din (Kalidas Divas) is observed in Ashadh Month. In 2026, Kalidas Din date is July 15.
It falls on Shukla Paksha Pratipada of Ashada Month as per Hindu calendar. As per Tamil calendar, it falls in Aani Masam, Midhunam Month of Malayalam calendar and Aashar Month in Bengali Panjika.
Mahakavi Kalidas was a Great Scholar and Poet of Sanskrit. He is considered as one of the greatest poet & scholar on Earth.
Kalidas wrote seven works. ‘Kumarasambhava’ and ‘Raghuvamsha’ are his two epic poems. ‘Malavikagnimitra’, ‘Vikramorvashiya’ and ‘Abhijnana Shakuntala’ are his celebrated plays. ‘Meghaduta’ and ‘Ritusamhara’ are also poetical works of great distinction.
Cultural Significance
Kalidasa exemplifies poetic genius blending nature, romance, and philosophy, influencing South Indian arts, drama, and Sanskrit studies central to Vedic traditions. The observance promotes literary appreciation, creativity, and reverence for shringara rasa in Hindu culture.
Key Observances
Recite Kalidasa’s works, stage plays like Shakuntalam, hold kavi sammelans, and offer pujas to Saraswati or Ganesha for eloquence. Devotees in Telangana temples perform Sanskrit pathanams and cultural programs, echoing your interests in mythology and rituals.