by Pushpesh Pant

Kalidas, the great Sanskrit poet, composed his lyric poem Ritusamharam celebrating seasons circa the 5th century CE. The opening canto lists things that are cool to the touch and bring relief in scorching summer heat. Chandan, which means sandalwood in …

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