DASHAVATARA : refers to the ten primary avatars of Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation. Vishnu is said to descend in form of an avatar to restore cosmic order. DIMENSIONS : 5.7 inch H x 5. inch x 5. inch - 24 inch with Chain Length ★ Ananta : Symbolically, the body of the bell represents time - Ananta. The tongue of the bell symbolically represents Goddess Saraswati. The handle of the bell is considered to be the vital principle (Prana Shakti) and symbolically represents Hanuman, Garuda, Nandi or Chakra ★ Negative Energy : The sound of the bell evacuates negative energy, to help drive out negative energy / evil spirits from the place of worship. Bells are believed to frighten away evil spirits or used to cast or remove spells. They are also instrumental in channeling positive energy to create a harmonious environment. Such bells can also be hanged at home Altar and the ringing of bells removes negative energy and brings positive energy at home. ★ Auspicious : Bells are generally mounted at the temple dome in front of the Garbhagriha. Generally, devotees ring the bell while entering into the sanctum. It is said that by ringing the bell, the devotee informs the Bhagwan diety of his/her arrival. The sound of the bell is considered auspicious which welcomes divinity and dispels evil. The sound of the bell is said to disengage mind from ongoing thoughts thus making the mind more receptive.