Bhakti poetry, which originated in India in the sixth century, generally expresses love for and devotion to certain Hindi gods. Derived from a poet's vocabulary The following definition of "bhakti poetry" is adapted from Edward Hirsch's A Poet's Glossary. Bhakti poetry is "poetry that grows out of a passionate engagement with the divine." Although God is its primary subject, bhakti poetry also deals with other topics such as love, longing, death, religion, and spirituality. The most famous examples of bhakti poetry are those composed by Hindus about their favorite god Vishnu. However, many poets have written bhakti poems about other deities as well. In India, during the 6th century, people started writing down and singing songs dedicated to Hindu gods. These songs were called "Gita Govinda" after its composer, who is believed to be the god Krishna himself. Today, Gita Govinda poems are still widely sung throughout India at religious festivals or during prayer meetings. There are several versions of Gita Govinda, but all of them include stories about the adventures of the cowherd boy Krishna and his lover Radha, who was known as "Govinda" or "lovely one". In South Asia, people often dress up as characters from mythology when celebrating religious holidays.