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Travel Guide to Golden Temple Amritsar

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The Golden Temple Amritsar

Daily Routine of Harmandir Sahib

The Golden Temple Amritsar

Daily Routine

Sri Harmandir Sahib

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Daily Routine of Harmandir Sahib

There is a continuous singing of Gurbani Kirtan (hymns) at Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar (The Golden Temple Amritsar) from the opening of its portals (doors) to their closing. Some minor changes are effected in the summer and winter months. After the departure of the Palki Sahib (palanquin) carrying Guru Granth Sahib to The Akal Takhat Sahib, the devotees, accompanied by the Guru Granth Sahib staff, clean the Sri Harmandir Sahib for one hour.

During this process these devotees sing the Gurbani Kirtan in melodious and devotional tones. After purifying the precincts, the rugs are spread, on which the Peera Sahib (a small cot) is placed to install the Guru Granth Sahib in the early morning. At the completion of the Ardas (Sikh Prayer), Karah Prasad (holy offering) is distributed among the devotees.

At Akal Takht, after the Rehras (Evening Scripture) the weapons belonging to Guru Sahib (Sikh Masters) and Martyr Sikhs are displayed at about 8.00 p.m.

Chet March 14 - April 13
Vaisakh April 14 - May 13
Jeth May 14 - June 14
Harh June 15 - July 15
Sawan July 16 - August 15
Bhadon August 16 - September 15
Assu September 16 - October 16
Kattak October 17 - November 15
Maggar November 16 - December 15
Poh December 16 - January 13
Magh January 14 - February 12
Phaggan February 13 - March 13

Chet

March 14 to April 13

Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time2.30 a.m.
Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn)2.30 a.m.
Asa di Var3.30 a.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib4.30 a.m.
First Hukamnama5.00 a.m.
First Ardas5.30 a.m.
Asa Di War Samapti6.30 a.m.
Second Ardas & Hukamnama6.45 a.m.
Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset.
Hukamnama at night9.45 p.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib fromSri Harimandir Sahib10.00 p.m.
Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib10.15 p.m.

Vaisakh

April 14 to May 13

Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time2.15 a.m.
Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn)2.15 a.m.
Asa di Var3.15 a.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib4.15 a.m.
First Hukamnama4.45 a.m.
First Ardas5.15 a.m.
Asa Di War Samapti6.15 a.m.
Second Ardas & Hukamnama6.30 a.m.
Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset.
Hukamnama at night10.15 p.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib10.30 p.m.
Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib10.45 p.m.

Jeth

May 14 to June 14

Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time2.00 a.m.
Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn)2.00 a.m.
Asa di Var3.00 a.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib4.00 a.m.
First Hukamnama4.30 a.m.
First Ardas5.00 a.m.
Asa Di War Samapti6.00 a.m.
Second Ardas & Hukamnama6.15 a.m.
Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset.
Hukamnama at night10.30 p.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib10.45 p.m.
Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib11.00 p.m.

Harh

June 15 to July 15

Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time2.00 a.m.
Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn)2.00 a.m.
Asa di Var3.00 a.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib4.00 a.m.
First Hukamnama4.30 a.m.
First Ardas5.00 a.m.
Asa Di War Samapti6.00 a.m.
Second Ardas & Hukamnama6.15 a.m.
Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset.
Hukamnama at night10.30 p.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib10.45 p.m.
Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib11.00 p.m.

Sawan

July 16 to August 15

Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time2.15 a.m.
Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn)2.15 a.m.
Asa di Var3.15 a.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib4.15 a.m.
First Hukamnama4.45 a.m.
First Ardas5.15 a.m.
Asa Di War Samapti6.15 a.m.
Second Ardas & Hukamnama6.30 a.m.
Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset.
Hukamnama at night10.15 p.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib10.30 p.m.
Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib10.15 p.m.

Bhadon

August 16 to September 15

Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time2.30 a.m.
Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn)2.30 a.m.
Asa di Var3.30 a.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib4.30 a.m.
First Hukamnama5.00 a.m.
First Ardas5.30 a.m.
Asa Di War Samapti6.30 a.m.
Second Ardas & Hukamnama6.45 a.m.
Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset.
Hukamnama at night10.15 p.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib10.30 p.m.
Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib10.45 p.m.

Assu

September 16 to October 16

Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time2.30 a.m.
Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn)2.30 a.m.
Asa di Var3.30 a.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib4.30 a.m.
First Hukamnama5.00 a.m.
First Ardas5.15 a.m.
Asa Di War Samapti6.30 a.m.
Second Ardas & Hukamnama6.45 a.m.
Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset.
Hukamnama at night10.00 p.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib10.15 p.m.
Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib10.30 p.m.

Kattak

October 17 to November 15

Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time3.00 a.m.
Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn)3.00 a.m.
Asa di Var4.00 a.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib5.00 a.m.
First Hukamnama5.30 a.m.
First Ardas6.00 a.m.
Asa Di War Samapti7.00 a.m.
Second Ardas & Hukamnama7.15 a.m.
Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset.
Hukamnama at night9.30 p.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib9.45 p.m.
Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib10.00 p.m.

Maggar

November 16 to December 15

Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time3.00 a.m.
Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn)3.00 a.m.
Asa di Var4.00 a.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib5.00 a.m.
First Hukamnama5.30 a.m.
First Ardas6.00 a.m.
Asa Di War Samapti7.00 a.m.
Second Ardas & Hukamnama7.15 a.m.
Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset.
Hukamnama at night9.30 p.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib9.45 p.m.
Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib10.00 p.m.

Poh

December 16 to January 13

Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time3.00 a.m.
Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn)3.00 a.m.
Asa di Var4.00 a.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib5.00 a.m.
First Hukamnama5.30 a.m.
First Ardas6.00 a.m.
Asa Di War Samapti7.00 a.m.
Second Ardas & Hukamnama7.15 a.m.
Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset.
Hukamnama at night9.30 p.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib9.45 p.m.
Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib10.00 p.m.

Magh

January 14 to February 12

Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time3.00 a.m.
Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn)3.00 a.m.
Asa di Var4.00 a.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib5.00 a.m.
First Hukamnama5.30 a.m.
First Ardas6.00 a.m.
Asa Di War Samapti7.00 a.m.
Second Ardas & Hukamnama7.15 a.m.
Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset.
Hukamnama at night9.30 p.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib9.45 p.m.
Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib10.00 p.m.

Phaggan

February 13 to March 13

Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time2.45 a.m.
Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn)2.45 a.m.
Asa di Var3.45 a.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib4.45 a.m.
First Hukamnama5.15 a.m.
First Ardas5.45 a.m.
Asa Di War Samapti6.45 a.m.
Second Ardas & Hukamnama7.00 a.m.
Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset.
Hukamnama at night9.45 p.m.
Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib10.00 p.m.
Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib10.15 p.m.