In Hinduism, the origin of creation is traced not to matter, but to sound—specifically the Anāhata Nāda, the unstruck, eternal vibration. The sound of the bell is designed to resonate with this ...

Bells have been an integral part of Indian temples for centuries now. In fact, their origins go back to the ancient Vedic times as we can see mentions about them in Rigveda. However, have you ever ...

As the clock strikes midnight, cultures around the world embrace the dawn of a new year with fervor and tradition. South Korea and Japan have continued their age-old practices, welcoming 2026 with ...

Over 100 members of the community gathered at the Friendship Bell at Nikka Yukko Japanese Garden Wednesday evening to take ...

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