Appositions with multiple attributes of a deity are a common feature in the prayer liturgies of Indian traditions. Sanskrit liturgical literature often extols the merit of the deity concerned, and these compositions are referred to as Namamala and Nama Sangiti. The Namamala and Stotra literature evolved over time, taking various forms among Indians engaged in idol worship. Through this evolution, Namamala and Stotra literature became an established form of metrical composition.