Ringing the holy bell, or Ghanta, before temple rituals or home pujas is a deeply rooted Vedic tradition. Its resonant sound ...
Bells in temples are not just instruments of sound. They are symbols of awakening, meant to clear the mind and announce the devotee’s presence to the divine. But what happens when bells ring without ...
Over 108 people will have the opportunity to ring a bell at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco Sunday afternoon to welcome the New Year. The 2,100-pound, 16th-century Japanese temple bell will be ...