DeepashikhaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Deepashikha was a renowned courtesan in the royal court of King Harshavardhana of Kanauj in the 7th century CE. She is described as a woman of great beauty and charm, and was highly respected by the king and his court. Deepashikha is said to have composed a number of poems in Sanskrit and Prakrit, and is considered a major figure in the literary history of ancient India. Reference: D.C. Sircar, A History of Indian Literature, Vol. II, p. 392.

7th century CE

Deepashikha is also mentioned in the 13th-century CE Sanskrit play 'Mohanadasa' by Bhavabhuti, where she is portrayed as a woman of great intelligence and wit. The play tells the story of a king who is enamored with Deepashikha, but is ultimately unable to possess her due to her clever manipulation of his emotions. Reference: Bhavabhuti, Mohanadasa (in Sanskrit), edited by V.R. Ramanidayal, p. 16.

13th century CE