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ghanta
A ghanta is an Indian bell used in Hindu rituals. Hindu temples generally have one metal bell hanging at the entrance and devotees ring the bell while entering the temple. Priests and devotees ring bells during the puja. There are bells specially made to produce the long strains of the sound OM.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://kids.baps.org/thingstoknow/hinduism/56.htm )〕 Ghanta is also used to describe Buddhist bells. In Buddhism, bell is often found in pair with the Dorje.
==Description==
The bell is generally made out of brass. A clapper is attached to the inside and the bell makes a high pitched sound when rung. The top of the bell handle is usually adorned with a brass figure - bells intended for use in the worship of Lord Shiva will have a figure of Lord Nandi, while those used in the worship of Lord Vishnu or his avatars as Rama, Narasimha or Krishna will have a figure of Garuda or Panchajanya shanka or Sudarshana Chakra.
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