Bells used in Hindu ceremonies are also called ghantas. The brass bell has a peacefull, sleeping deer at the very top of the handle. The chiming of bells in a typical sound heard in a temple as bells are rung to start all puja ceremonies. Bells are used during puja as another offering to the god and also symbolize the first sound of creation, OM. The sound is also meant to keep evil forces away.
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