Kalapi

Sursinhji Takhtasinhji Gohil (26 January 1874 – 10 June 1900), popularly known by his pen name, Kalapi was a Gujarati poet and the Thakor (prince) of Lathi state in Gujarat. He is mostly known for his poems depicting his own pathos.

For the 1967 Indian film about the poet, see Kalapi (film).
Sursinhji Gohil 'Kalapi'
Kalapi
BornSursinhji Takhtasinhji Gohil
(1874-01-26)26 January 1874
Lathi, Amreli, British India
Died10 June 1900(1900-06-10) (aged 26)
Lathi, Bombay presidency, British India
Pen nameKalapi
Occupationpoet, writer
LanguageGujarati
NationalityIndian
EducationStd. 5 (English medium)
Alma materRajkumar College, Rajkot
PeriodPandit Yuga
SubjectsLove, nature and spirituality
Years active1892–1900
Notable works
  • Kalapino Kekarav (1903)
  • Kashmirno Pravas (1912)
Spouse
  • Rajba a.k.a. Ramaba (1889–1900)
  • Kesharba a.k.a. Anandiba (1889–1900)
  • Monghi a.k.a. Shobhana (1898–1900)
Signature
Website
Official website

He lived in Lathi-Gohilwad, which is located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat.

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