It is a work of classical Sanskrit poetry. It is considered one of the six sanskrit Mahakavyas.Magha narrates the story of Vishnu's incarnation as Krishna for slayingof the evil Shishupala.
It is one of the importanrt books of astrology belonging to ancient India. It delas with the effects of each house in the natal chart in far greater detail besides giving the description about the planets, their effects, lifespan and prosperity.