'Kumarasambhavam' (literally "The Birth of Kumara") is a renowned epic poem in Sanskrit, attributed to the classical Indian poet and playwright Kalidasa. It describes the birth of Kartikeya (also known as Kumara or Skanda), the son of Shiva and Parvati, and the events leading up to it.
Who wrote 'Kumarasambhavam'?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2023 · Topic: Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Classical Sanskrit Dramatists and Poets (Kalidasa, Bhasa, Sudraka, Vishakhadatta, Banabhatta))
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