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: Enumerations of numerous forms of hymns attributed to different divine entities have been found in the Vedic Sa?hit?s. Hymns are simply the prayers or invocations consist of the glories and specified features of that particular deity to whom it is dedicated. Hymns are stated to be the initial form of literature by human being chanted towards God. Hymns have been seen from the aspect of experiences that is realized in the intellects of human being. These hymns are seen in particular form of using a metre or Chanda? to express its contextual purpose. In the Post Vedic era the interface between God and his devotees has been seen through the new dimensions of eulogy, recognized as 'Stotra' or 'Stava', which is evident in the Epics, Pur??as, ?gamas or Tantras and other holy scriptures. In this concern to explore these hymns in the form of Vedic and Post Vedic scriptures about their approaches, scopes and forms are ventured to be made.