What is the purpose of hanging bells above the outside door?

Jaded

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I asked this in another category unsuccessfully so thought I would try here. The people also placed red tea lights on either side of their door mat. I think they are from India and figure this has cultural significance but wanted to know for sure.
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Maybe when someone comes through the door, the bells ring, alerting someone in the store or home that someone has entered.
 
Hey!
This comes from the old belief that the Demons would come and destroy all in their paths, because did you know that if you hang bells or wind chimes around the house or outside, you will be able to sense the spirits when the chimes begin moving (when there is no breeze) and so this is a cultural, religious and there are many other reasons why they are used!
~DemonGirl Chrystal
 
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