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Ghanta in Tibetan means 'bell.' The Ghanta is a Tibetan Buddhist ritual tool; it is always paired in Tantric rituals with the Dorje. The Ghanta represents feminine power, wisdom, receptiveness, and the voice of the Buddha.

A ritual gesture is performed crossing the ghanta and dorje over the chest, representing union of the male and female principles.

Pronunciation: Ghan-tah

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