GURUDWARA SERVICES
Prayer and Service
Prayer and service are the cornerstones of the Sikh Dharam, alongside a commitment to the eternal Guru, Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
To support the congregation to connect with the Guru and partake in prayer and service, GNNSJ manage three Gurudwaras in the UK, one in Kenya and two in India. GNNSJ also have a number of restrooms in India for pilgrims visiting historic Sikh Gurudwaras.
At GNNSJ Birmingham (UK), there has been continuous prayer and service for almost 50 years. As with all the Gurudwaras, the weekly programme includes akhand paaths, sehaj paaths, kirtan, sukhmani sahib and continuous langar.
Gurmat school is offered to 5-18 year olds, alongside adult santhiya classes, instrumental lessons and additional educational workshops. Families are also able to book weddings and funerals at the Gurudwara.
Below you can find information about the services and the times they take place at each of the Gurudwaras.
Gurudwara Services
Akhand Paaths
48 hour continuous readings from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Sikh scripture and eternal Guru.
Sehaj Paaths
Non-continuous readings from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Sikh scripture and eternal Guru.
Amrit Sanchars
The Sikh initiation ceremony, where Sikhs vow to live in accordance with the Guru’s teachings.
Anand Karaj (Weddings)
The kurmai (engagement) and anand karaj (wedding) form the Sikh religious ceremony.
Antim Sanskar (Funerals)
Antim sanksar (funeral) services include a sehaj paath conducted for the departed soul.
Gurmat Education
Gurmukhi, gurbani, kirtan and Sikh history classes for all ages.
Regular Gurudwara Schedules
GNNSJ Birmingham (UK)
Daily Programmes
Simran and Kirtan Guru Darbar
3:00am - 3:30am | Guru Ji's Parkash |
3:30am - 5:30pm | Sehaj Paath by ladies |
5:30pm - 7:00pm | Shabad Simran |
7:00pm - 7:30pm | Rehras Sahib Paath |
7:30pm - 8:00pm | Ardas and Guru Ji's Sukhasan |
Gumbad Guru Darbar
3:00am - 3:30am | Guru Ji's Parkash |
5:00am - 6:30am | Asa Ki Var |
6:00pm - 7:30pm | Evening Kirtan |
7:30pm - 8:00pm | Ardas and Guru Ji's Sukhasan |
Once a month (5am Sat - 5am Sun) | 24-hour Nitnem Jaap |
Daily Programmes
Main Guru Darbar Sahib
Mon 5:00am - Wed 5:00am | Akhand Paath Sahib |
Wed 5:00am - Fri 5:00am | Akhand Paath Sahib |
Fri 5:00am - Sun 5:00am | Akhand Paath Sahib |
Sun 5:00am | Arti Kirtan |
Sun 7:00am | Asa Ki Var |
Sun 9:00am - 12:00pm | Kirtan |
Sun 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Simran Jaap |
Sun 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Kirtan |
Sun 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Katha |
Sun 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Sukhmani Sahib |
Sun 4:30pm - 5:45pm | Shabad Simran |
Sun 5:45pm - 7:00pm | Kirtan |
Sun 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Rehras Sahib Paath |
Sun 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Ardas and Guru Ji's Sukhasan |
Guru Darbar Sahib 4
Fri 5:00am - Sun 5:00am | Akhand Paath Sahib followed by Arti Kirtan |
Once a month | Amrit Sanchar |
GNNSJ Leeds (UK)
Daily Programmes
Main Guru Darbar (Mon – Sat)
5:00am - 6:00am | Guru Ji's Parkash and Nitnem |
6:00am - 8:00am | Sehaj Paath |
10:00am - 11:30am | Sukhmani Sahib Paath |
4:00pm - 6:00pm | Sehaj Paath |
6:00pm - 6:30pm | Rehas Sahib Paath |
6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed-Sat only) | Kirtan |
Main Guru Darbar (Sun)
5:00am - 6:00am | Guru Ji's Parkash and Nitnem |
6:00am - 8:00am | Asa Ki Var |
8:30am - 9:45am | Naam Simran |
9:45am - 12:30am | Kirtan |
GNNSJ London (UK)
Coming soon
GNNSJ Kericho (Kenya)
Coming soon
GNNSJ Anandpur Sahib (India)
Coming soon
GNNSJ Gura (India)
Coming soon
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