Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hair-Om ======= All Hindus have witnessed the presence of bells of various sizes in our temples .. We also see and hear bells during pooja session especially during Deeparadhana. Some devotees ring the bell at the entrance to the temple while entering and also while leaving the temple precinct. The bells are made of either copper or brass and they re dome-shped. What is the ignificance of the bells, and their sounds and sizes in Hinduism ? Why only males ( and not females) are entrusted with the ringing of the bell ? jai shree krishna ! Achuthan Nair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Jayasankarji, Thanks. But I think there is more to it than what is contained in the above explanation. jai shree krishna ! achuthan nair guruvayur , jayasankar vattekkat <vinodvattekkat wrote: > >  > Pranamam Achuthan Nairji, >  > I have searched about this subject in the internet and I got one answer like this:- >  > http://answers./question/index?qid=20070312111016AAbzZG9 > Why do Hindu Temples have a bell at the entrance? > Most of the old temples have large BELL at the entrance of the temple and you need to ring it before you enter temple. > > A TEMPLE BELL is a scientific phenomena; it is not just your ordinary metal. It is made of various metals including cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, nickel, chromium and. manganese. The proportion at which each one of them mixed is real science behind a bell. Each of these bells is made to produce such a distinct sound that it can create unity of your left and right brain. The moment you ring that bell, bell produces sharp but lasting sound which lasts for minimum of seven seconds in echo mode good enough to touch your seven healing centers or chakras in your body. > > The moment bell sound happens your brain is emptied of all thoughts. Invariably you will enter state of Trans state where you are very receptive. This Trans state is the one with awareness. You are so occupied in mind that only way to awaken you is with a Shock! And trust me Bell works as Anti-dote to your mind. > > Before you enter temple - to awake you and prepare you for taste of awareness is the real reason behind temple bell. In other words “it helps to ring to wake yourself Up!†. To an extent Fragrant generators, Low light lamps all form Ecosystem to create awareness. > > Bells had other reasons also, as most of the old temples never had doors and were located near hills and forest there would have been distinct possibilities for animals, Insects, birds to take shelter. But bell sound doesn’t allow any of the living creatures to sustain inside for a long time. So don’t be surprised if you find Old temples still brimming with energy inside with less dust, no sign of insects or animals. >  > With Prayers, >  > Jayasankar Vattekkat > > > > > --- On Mon, 6/7/09, chirattapuram <anair1101 wrote: > > > chirattapuram <anair1101 > [Guruvayur] Temple Bells > guruvayur > Monday, 6 July, 2009, 8:16 AM > > Hair-Om > ======= > > All Hindus have witnessed the presence of bells of various sizes in our temples . We also see and hear bells during pooja session especially during Deeparadhana. Some devotees ring the bell at the entrance to the temple while entering and also while leaving the temple precinct. > The bells are made of either copper or brass and they re dome-shped. > > What is the ignificance of the bells, and their sounds and sizes in Hinduism ? > Why only males ( and not females) are entrusted with the ringing of the bell ? > > jai shree krishna ! > > Achuthan Nair > > > > > > > > > > > See the Web & #39;s breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Buzz. http://in.buzz./ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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