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Why do people ring bells in Hindu temples? The bell, known in Sanskrit as the Ghanta/Ghanti is used in all poojas [Hindu worship] for invoking the gods. The ringing of the bell produces what is regarded as an auspicious sound. It produces the sound 'Om'. There should be auspiciousness within and without, to gain the vision of their god who is all-auspiciousness. Another significance of ringing the bell is that they help drown any inauspicious or irrelevant noises and comments that might disturb or distract the worshipers in their devotional ardor (dedication), concentration and inner peace. Agamaarthamtu devaanaam Gamanaarthamtu rakshasaam Kurve ghantaaravam tatra Devataahvaahna lakshanam Means: I ring this bell indicating the invocation of divinity, so that virtuous and noble forces enter (my home and heart); and the demonic and evil forces from within and without depart. From www.WikiAnswers.com |
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