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Day at Gurdwara

 
Chronological outline of a typical day at Gurdwara
 
Prakash: a short ceremony performed when the Guru Granth Sahib is formally opened in the morning to start the day
Nitnem: daily prayers
Kirtan: hymns and religious sermons.
Ardas Sahib: prayer to GOD, everyone stands facing the Guru Granth Sahib

Hukam: the order of the day read from the Guru Granth Sahib
Community Announcements: Important announcements for Gurdwara community
Langar:
sharing a communal meal (vegetarian only) from the community kitchen
Religious School: Sikh history kirtan and/or gurumukhi classes conducted for the Sikh children once a month.
Nitnem: evening prayers
Sukh Aasan: a cermony to formally close the Guru Granth Sahib that signals the end of a day.