Brass Hand Bells (Ghanti)
About this collection
The hand bell is rung during aarti and at the start of pooja. A 3 to 5 inch bell is right for a home mandir; 6 to 8.5 inch bells have a longer ring and suit a bigger pooja room.
Weight affects how long you can hold it. A 5 inch bell at 140 g is easy for daily use, while the largest pieces at about a kilogram feel solid but are heavier to ring.
Most are brass, a few have a wood handle and the listing says so. Wipe with a dry cloth and rub gently with lemon to bring back the shine.
Good to know
Which size is best for home aarti?
A 4 to 5.5 inch bell, 100 to 180 g, is easy to hold and loud enough for a home mandir.
Does a bigger bell sound better?
Larger bells ring longer and lower, but they are heavier. Choose the sound you prefer and a weight you can hold.
How do I clean a brass bell?
Wipe with a dry cloth and rub the outside with lemon and salt for tarnish. Dry fully so no water stays in the crown.