Devotional movements are religious practices focused on personal devotion and spiritual growth, often emphasizing direct relationships with the divine. These movements can be found in various faith traditions, including Hinduism, Christianity, and Buddhism, and typically encourage individual prayer, meditation, and rituals that foster a deeper connection to the sacred. Many devotional movements arise as responses to institutionalized religion, seeking to make spirituality more accessible and personal. Examples include the Bhakti movement in India, which promotes love and devotion to God, and the Mystical traditions within Christianity, such as Contemplative Prayer, which emphasize inner experience over formal doctrine.