Poems in general for a culture?

Question

hi pples!

um im jsut wondering what the differences between conventional indian and western poetry. and are there any structures which are typically indian? eg japan has the hiku

thanks!
:)

Answer 1

Indian poetry, and Indian literature in general, has a long history dating back to Vedic times. They were written in various Indian languages such as Vedic Sanskrit, Classical Sanskrit, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali and Urdu. Poetry in foreign languages such as Persian and English also have a strong influence on Indian poetry. The poetry reflects diverse spiritual traditions within India. In particular, many Indian poets have been inspired by mystical experiences.


Forms of Indian poetry

Bengali poetry
Ghazal
Indian epic poetry
Kannada poetry
Marathi poetry
Persian Indian poetry
Urdu poetry
Vedas
Indian Poetry in English

Answer 2

Oh there's a huge difference because of the influences. You could visit this hindus poetry site: http://shayariin.com/ . You'll see what the inspiration is about in that part of indian culture.