Nepalese Ghanta Bell and Dorje 11cm

Solid metal cast bell known as a ghanta in Buddhism, it represents the female principle which symbolizes wisdom and purpose. Bells like this are commonly used in many Hindu rituals such as puja and is believed to summon Devas and chase away Asuras. This bell comes with a Vajra, known as a Dorje in Tibet. Translated, the word means both thunderbolt and diamond and the item symbolically represents the indestructibility of the diamond and the force of the thunderbolt.

Approx.: 15cm High
Origin: Nepal
Bell Weight: 160 gm
Bronze