Daily Routine of Religious Services (Maryada) at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib
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Overview of Daily Religious Services
At Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Amritsar, religious services follow a strict, eternal daily routine (Maryada) that has been maintained continuously for over four centuries. The daily schedule begins at Amritvela (early morning hours before dawn) and concludes with the Sukhasan ceremony at night.
1. Amritvela Kivaar Opening & Kirtan Commencement
The doors of Sri Harmandir Sahib open early morning (varying between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM depending on season), followed by initial Gurbani Kirtan.
2. Asa Di Var Kirtan
Singing of Asa Di Var in classical Raga Asa by Hazoori Ragi Jathas.
3. Palki Sahib Procession from Sri Akal Takht Sahib
The golden Palki Sahib carries Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in a reverent procession from Sri Akal Takht Sahib to Sri Harmandir Sahib for Parkash.
4. First Hukamnama & First Ardas
The first Divine Command (Hukamnama Sahib) of the day is taken and read aloud to the Sangat.
5. Evening Sodhar Rehras Sahib & Sukhasan Ceremony
Sunset Rehras Sahib recitation followed by night Kirtan Sohila and Palki Sahib Sukhasan procession returning to Sri Akal Takht Sahib.