Kalidas Samaroh Festival

Ujjain, the scene of the Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh is considered the cultural as well as the poetic capital of the country. This ancient city of Ujjain is linked to the big names of Sanskrit literature such as Kalidas, Vatsyayana, Bhartrihari besides some poets and scholars of Hindi like Shivmangal Singh Suman, Prabhakar Machve, Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh, Pandit Surya Narayan Vyas and Balkavi Bairagi, to name a few.

The cultured inhabitants of Ujjain deserve a special note of thanks for preserving as well as nurturing the literary and cultural heritage of India by means of the well organized Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh. Literary presentations together with Indian classical programs and dramas are presented at this Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh, Ujjain, India.

History of Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh

Akhil Bharatiya Kalidas Samaroh of Ujjain takes pride in its association with Kalidas, the greatest poet of the country. Kalidasa was a poet who has contributed heavily to the Sanskrit literature. In his works, this great poet has pictured the beauty of life and pondered how we can offer pleasure to others by way of our liberal and graceful behavior. His portrayals are heart- warming, vivid and his word power is pretty unique.

In a few words, this magnificent poet was capable of bringing out the complete meaning intended. The works of Kalidas are an intellectual pleasure to common readers and thinkers alike. This festival plays a huge role in commemorating this legendary poet.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India’s first President inaugurated the festival when it was held for the first time in the year of1958. The first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru did the honors of inaugurating the second Akhil Bharatiya Kalidas Samaroh in Ujjain. It was largely the scholarly enthusiasm of Pandit Suryanarayana Vyas that is held responsible for this festivals’ establishment.

Ujjain Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh attracts many people, both from the country as well as from abroad. Several dramas are staged during this event that depict a wide array of themes, social, socio-political, cultural etc. The Indian classical programs also find many stalwarts performing besides some performers whose journey into the musical arena has just begun. So, finding the audience soaking all these in rapt attention is quite a usual sight.

Celebration Kalidas Samaroh 2024

Every year in november – december, Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh at Ujjain is organized with much fanfare. So, it would make sense to plan your tour to this city at the same time so that you may relish some good cultural performances at this event.

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