Brass handbell used in puja rituals. It is basically transcendental meditation. When anybody hears the sound of a bell, he wants to detach himself whatever is happening in the surroundings, and wants to concentrate on meditation. Moreover, the ringing of the bell produces what is regarded as an auspicious sound. Hindu temples generally have one metal bell hanging at the entrance and devotees ring the bell while entering the temple which is an essential part in preparation of having a darshan. The top of the bell handle is usually adorned with a brass figure - bells intended for use in the worship of Lord Shiva will have a figure of Lord Nandi, while those used in the worship of Lord Vishnu or his avatars as Rama, Narasimha or Krishna will have a figure of Garuda or Panchajanya Shankha or Sudarshana Chakra. In Hinduism, mantras are chanted while ringing the bell.