temple bells
Monastery's ringing instruments
Temple bells are bells hung in or near religious temples, particularly those in Buddhist, Hindu, and Shinto traditions throughout Asia.
They range from small handheld bells to massive bronze instruments weighing several tons.
Worshippers ring them upon entering or leaving as a form of prayer or to announce their presence to the deities.
The sound is believed to purify the space and focus the mind for meditation.
The temple bells echoed across the mountain valley at dawn.
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