Simply strike the edges of the bells and let your mind relax as they emit those resonating tones. Ritual tingsha bells with ‘Om Namah Shivay’ mantra.
- Cast using bronze alloy
- Measures 2.5 inches in diameter
- Sourced from India
design: A pair of domed bronze tingsha bells joined by a leather cord, each disc engraved with the mantra 'Om Namah Shivay' in Devanagari script around a raised center boss.
size: Each bell measures 2.5 inches in diameter.
material: Bronze alloy, leather cord.
features: Engraved Devanagari mantra, hand-cast bronze alloy, connecting leather cord, resonant sustained tone
care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after use and store away from moisture to preserve the bronze finish.
disclaimer: As each bell is cast and finished by hand, slight variations in tone, engraving, and patina are natural and part of its individual character.
Meaning & Intention
Tingsha bells have long accompanied Himalayan meditation and ritual practice, their bright, layered chime used to mark the beginning and end of a session or to clear the space around it. Struck at the rims rather than clashed together, these bells release a slow-fading tone that gives the mind a single point of focus — a sound to follow inward until it dissolves into silence.
This particular pair carries the mantra 'Om Namah Shivay,' one of the oldest and most widely chanted invocations in Hindu devotion. Loosely translated as 'I bow to Shiva,' it is understood less as a request and more as an act of surrender — a recognition of the divine consciousness said to reside within all things, including the self. Shiva in this context represents the principle of transformation: the dissolving of what no longer serves, making room for renewal.
Engraving this mantra directly into the bronze links the bells' physical function to their intention. Each strike doesn't just produce sound — it carries the resonance of the words themselves outward, a small, repeatable ritual of letting go and beginning again.
Kept within reach on a meditation table or altar, this pair becomes a simple bookend to daily practice: two clear notes to open a sitting, and two more to close it. The brief ritual of striking the rims and following the tone as it fades offers a natural, unhurried way to shift from the noise of the day into a quieter state of attention.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and anyone building a ritual practice who wants a tactile, sound-based way to mark stillness
- Purpose: Meditation timing, ritual opening and closing, sound healing, altar use, mindfulness practice
- Suggested Mantra: Om Namah Shivay
- Intention: Peace, Balance, Renewal
- Chakra Connection: Crown Chakra
- Metal: Bronze alloy
Questions & Guidance
How do you play tingsha bells?
Hold one bell by its cord in each hand and strike the outer edges together lightly, letting them separate right after contact so the tone can ring out fully.
What does 'Om Namah Shivay' mean?
It is a devotional mantra often translated as 'I bow to Shiva,' honoring the transformative, ever-present consciousness said to dwell within all beings.
When should I use tingsha bells during meditation?
Many practitioners strike them once to signal the start of a meditation session and again at the close, using the fading tone as a cue to settle in or return to waking awareness.
What are tingsha bells made of?
This pair is cast from a bronze alloy, giving them a dense, resonant tone and a warm antiqued finish.
Can tingsha bells be used outside of meditation?
Yes, they're also used to clear stagnant energy in a room, mark transitions in a ritual, or simply invite a moment of quiet attention anytime during the day.
