About Stotra
Stotra is a music genre that emerged in India. It is usually classed as a form of religious hymn and music of South Asia.
From Wikipedia
Stotra (Sanskrit: स्तोत्र) is a Sanskrit word that means "ode, eulogy or a hymn of praise." It is a literary genre of Indian religious texts designed to be melodically sung, in contrast to a shastra which is composed to be recited. 'Stotra' derives from 'stu' meaning 'to praise'
A stotra can be a prayer, a description, or a conversation, but always with a poetic structure. It may be a simple poem expressing praise and personal devotion to a deity for example, or poems with embedded spiritual and philosophical doctrines.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Stotra.
- ↑ religious hymn
- ↑ music of South Asia
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Frequently asked questions
What is Stotra?
Stotra is a music genre that emerged in India. It is usually classed as a form of religious hymn and music of South Asia.
Where and when did Stotra originate?
Stotra originated in India.