Why should the bell not be rung while leaving the temple? Click to know!

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As soon as we enter the temple, the first thing we do is ring the bell installed in the temple. This is a tradition that has been followed for centuries and is still followed today. While entering the temple, devotees ring the bell to pay respect to the deity. There are many religious and spiritual aspects associated with ringing temple bells. Along with this, some rules have been mentioned in Vastu Shastra regarding ringing the bell in the temple.

According to Vastu Shastra, the temple bell is a symbol of positive energy. Almost everyone knows about the tradition of ringing the bell while entering the temple, so people ring the bell while entering the temple, but many people also ring the bell while leaving the temple, which is considered wrong according to Vastu Shastra. Let's find out why.

Why are bells rung in temples?

Sound is related to energy, hence sound is seen to be associated with energy. It is believed that whenever the bell is rung in the temple, positive energy is transmitted between the person ringing the bell and the people around. Along with Vastu Shastra, it is also mentioned in Skanda Purana that when the temple bell is rung, it is similar to the sound of 'Om'. The sound of 'Om' is considered extremely pure, sacred and associated with positive energy, hence it is a tradition to ring the bell while entering the temple.

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There is also a scientific aspect of bell ringing that when the bell is rung in the temple, rapid vibrations are created in the environment, due to which all the bacteria and viruses in the surroundings are destroyed. Therefore, it is also a tradition to ring the bell in the temple to purify the environment.

Why should one not ring the bell while leaving the temple?

You must have often seen that many people ring the bell while leaving the temple, which is considered wrong. According to Vastu Shastra, one should not ring the bell while leaving the temple because by doing so you leave the positive energy of the temple there, hence one should not ring the bell while leaving the temple.