Two Handbells

The handbell, ghanta, was rung by priests during rituals. The cross with the circular flaming disc depicts a cakra, a wheel referring to the Buddha’s teachings. Depicted below the four faces on the left bell are a jewel, a lotus, and two different vajras, thunderbolts. They represent the four faces of the Buddha, and the four cardinal directions.

Two Handbells

The handbell, ghanta, was rung by priests during rituals. The cross with the circular flaming disc depicts a cakra, a wheel referring to the Buddha’s teachings. Depicted below the four faces on the left bell are a jewel, a lotus, and two different vajras, thunderbolts. They represent the four faces of the Buddha, and the four cardinal directions.