Daily Routine
Sri Darbar Sahib
Daily Routine Golden Temple
Daily Routine of Darbar 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 Darbar 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
At Akal Takht Rehras (Evening Scripture) the weapons belonging to Guru Sahib (Sikh Masters)
and Martyr
Chet March 14
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April 13
Vaisakh April 14
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May 13
Jeth May 14
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June 14
Harh June 15
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July 15
Sawan July 16
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August 15
Bhadon August 16
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September 15
Assu September 16
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October 16
Kattak October 17
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November 15
Maggar November 16
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December 15
Poh December 16
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January 13
Magh January 14
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February 12
Phaggan February 13
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March 13
Chet
March 14 to April 13
Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time 2.30 a.m. Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) 2.30 a.m. Asa di Var 3.30 a.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 4.30 a.m. First Hukamnama 5.00 a.m. First Ardas 5.30 a.m. Asa Di War Samapti 6.30 a.m. Second Ardas & Hukamnama 6.45 a.m. Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset. Hukamnama at night 9.45 p.m. Departure of Palki Sahib fromSri Harimandir Sahib 10.00 p.m. Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 10.15 p.m.
Vaisakh
April 14 to May 13
Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time 2.15 a.m. Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) 2.15 a.m. Asa di Var 3.15 a.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 4.15 a.m. First Hukamnama 4.45 a.m. First Ardas 5.15 a.m. Asa Di War Samapti 6.15 a.m. Second Ardas & Hukamnama 6.30 a.m. Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset. Hukamnama at night 10.15 p.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib 10.30 p.m. Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 10.45 p.m.
Jeth
May 14 to June 14
Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time 2.00 a.m. Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) 2.00 a.m. Asa di Var 3.00 a.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 4.00 a.m. First Hukamnama 4.30 a.m. First Ardas 5.00 a.m. Asa Di War Samapti 6.00 a.m. Second Ardas & Hukamnama 6.15 a.m. Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset. Hukamnama at night 10.30 p.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib 10.45 p.m. Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 11.00 p.m.
Harh
June 15 to July 15
Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time 2.00 a.m. Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) 2.00 a.m. Asa di Var 3.00 a.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 4.00 a.m. First Hukamnama 4.30 a.m. First Ardas 5.00 a.m. Asa Di War Samapti 6.00 a.m. Second Ardas & Hukamnama 6.15 a.m. Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset. Hukamnama at night 10.30 p.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib 10.45 p.m. Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 11.00 p.m.
Sawan
July 16 to August 15
Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time 2.15 a.m. Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) 2.15 a.m. Asa di Var 3.15 a.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 4.15 a.m. First Hukamnama 4.45 a.m. First Ardas 5.15 a.m. Asa Di War Samapti 6.15 a.m. Second Ardas & Hukamnama 6.30 a.m. Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset. Hukamnama at night 10.15 p.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib 10.30 p.m. Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 10.15 p.m.
Bhadon
August 16 to September 15
Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time 2.30 a.m. Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) 2.30 a.m. Asa di Var 3.30 a.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 4.30 a.m. First Hukamnama 5.00 a.m. First Ardas 5.30 a.m. Asa Di War Samapti 6.30 a.m. Second Ardas & Hukamnama 6.45 a.m. Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset. Hukamnama at night 10.15 p.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib 10.30 p.m. Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 10.45 p.m.
Assu
September 16 to October 16
Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time 2.30 a.m. Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) 2.30 a.m. Asa di Var 3.30 a.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 4.30 a.m. First Hukamnama 5.00 a.m. First Ardas 5.15 a.m. Asa Di War Samapti 6.30 a.m. Second Ardas & Hukamnama 6.45 a.m. Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset. Hukamnama at night 10.00 p.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib 10.15 p.m. Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 10.30 p.m.
Kattak
October 17 to November 15
Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time 3.00 a.m. Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) 3.00 a.m. Asa di Var 4.00 a.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 5.00 a.m. First Hukamnama 5.30 a.m. First Ardas 6.00 a.m. Asa Di War Samapti 7.00 a.m. Second Ardas & Hukamnama 7.15 a.m. Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset. Hukamnama at night 9.30 p.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib 9.45 p.m. Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 10.00 p.m.
Maggar
November 16 to December 15
Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time 3.00 a.m. Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) 3.00 a.m. Asa di Var 4.00 a.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 5.00 a.m. First Hukamnama 5.30 a.m. First Ardas 6.00 a.m. Asa Di War Samapti 7.00 a.m. Second Ardas & Hukamnama 7.15 a.m. Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset. Hukamnama at night 9.30 p.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib 9.45 p.m. Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 10.00 p.m.
Poh
December 16 to January 13
Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time 3.00 a.m. Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) 3.00 a.m. Asa di Var 4.00 a.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 5.00 a.m. First Hukamnama 5.30 a.m. First Ardas 6.00 a.m. Asa Di War Samapti 7.00 a.m. Second Ardas & Hukamnama 7.15 a.m. Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset. Hukamnama at night 9.30 p.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib 9.45 p.m. Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 10.00 p.m.
Magh
January 14 to February 12
Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time 3.00 a.m. Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) 3.00 a.m. Asa di Var 4.00 a.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 5.00 a.m. First Hukamnama 5.30 a.m. First Ardas 6.00 a.m. Asa Di War Samapti 7.00 a.m. Second Ardas & Hukamnama 7.15 a.m. Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset. Hukamnama at night 9.30 p.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib 9.45 p.m. Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 10.00 p.m.
Phaggan
February 13 to March 13
Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time 2.45 a.m. Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) 2.45 a.m. Asa di Var 3.45 a.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 4.45 a.m. First Hukamnama 5.15 a.m. First Ardas 5.45 a.m. Asa Di War Samapti 6.45 a.m. Second Ardas & Hukamnama 7.00 a.m. Holy reading of Rehras Sahib starts at sunset. Hukamnama at night 9.45 p.m. Departure of Palki Sahib from Sri Harimandir Sahib 10.00 p.m. Sukh-Aasan Sahib at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib 10.15 p.m.
