The Scientific and Mysterious Facts Behind Bells in Hindu Temples - Temple Science

Ghanta is the Sanskrit word used for a ritual bell in Hindu cultural practices. The The ringing of the bell generates what is considered an auspicious fine sound. The Ancient Hindu Temple are not only wonderful pieces of art and architecture depicting human skills, but also energy radiating centers with their own autonomous intelligence and shape. Study of Temple Science claims Ancient Hindu Temples were constructed using absolutely different science of art and architecture  that are not only mathematically but also biologically accurate.

The bell or Ghanta is one of the vital part of a Hindu Temple. The bell makes a lasting high pitched sound when rung and then gently disappears into infinity, it represents that the entire Universe has three evolutionary phases of a never-ending cycle of Creation (srishti), maintenance (sthiti) and resolution (laya), which is infinite and has no start. This is the magnificent Hindu ideology of ringing bell in of the Hindu Temple. Bell isn't comprised of simply common metal. It is stated in Shilpa Shastras that bell should be made of panchadhatu-five metals, i.e. copper, silver, gold, zinc and iron. These five metals represent the Pancha Maha Bhoota. But now days the manufacturers use metals Alloy of cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, nickel, chromium and manganese as silver and gold have become highly expensive. The percentage of the metals blended behind a bell is true metal science discovered by ancient Indians. Each bell is manufactured to create such a special vibration that your left and right brain can be united. The instant you ring a bell, it generates a strong but lasting resonance that lasts in echo mode for at least seven seconds to touch the seven healing centers of a human body.
                                   
A well-designed bell creates long strains of a similar sound of  "OM".  Your brain is emptied of all discursive and negative ideas at the time bell creates the sounds.The true reason behind ringing bells while entering a  temple is to wake you up and prepare your mind for the taste of clean consciousness. It helps you to wake up from the grip of your irrelevant and haphazard thoughts. Bell acts as Anti-dote to your restless mind.

Aagamaarthamtu devaanaam gamanaarthamtu rakshasaam 

Kurve ghantaaravam tatra devataahvaahna lakshanam

Meaning

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.