BEFORE ENTERING THE HALL
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No drugs or intoxicants of any nature, or cigarettes are allowed within the Gurdwara premises.
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Take off your shoes
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Wash your hands
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Cover your head (head scarves are available near the entrance to the Gurdwara Hall)
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Switch mobile phone to vibrate, airplane mode, or turn off completely
ENTERING THE HALL
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Fold both your hands and walk slowly
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Bow humbly and touch your forhead to the ground out of respect for the Guru Granth Sahib.
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As you bow, place your offering respectfully before the Guru, it may be money, a flower, or a word of thanks; any sincere expression of gratitude is equally acceptable of the Guru
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After bowing and offering, sit in the Sangat (the congregation) quietly without disturbing others.
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Usually men sit on one side and women on the other side
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Sit comfortably and peacefully, the cross-legged position is commonly used, but do not point your feet in the direction of the Guru Granth Sahib.
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Do not talk or chew gum.​
kirtan
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Katha/GurbaniVichar: the reading of the Holy Hymns followed by explanation or a sermon/talk appropriate for the occasion. Recitation portions of a scripture the Anand Sahib. The Ardas
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You will not be expected to say anything. You may join the Ardas (equivalent to Lord’s prayer)
ardas
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Stand straight with folded hands and think of the Guru.
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Sing together (Thoo Thaku Tum Peh Ardas)
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After the Ardas, continue standing and sing (Aageaa bhaee Akal Kee, Tabhee Chalaio Panth.
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The Ardas concludes with the Kaikara (Boley So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal)
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Then sit quietly. The person sitting behind the Guru Granth Sahib will read the Hukam, the Guru’s message or Order to the Sangat (congregation).
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Upon completion of the Hukam, Karah Parsad (sweet pudding made with flour, sugar and clarified butter - ceremonial offering) is distributed to the sangam.
Langar
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Food from the Guru’s kitchen will be served in a different hall. All are welcome.