''Nitnem'' ( Punjabi: ਨਿਤਨੇਮ) (literally ''Daily Routine'') is a collection of

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hymns (''

Gurbani Gurbani ( pa, ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ) is a Sikh term, very commonly used by Sikhs to refer to various compositions by the Sikh Gurus and other writers of Guru Granth Sahib. In general, hymns in the central text of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib, ...

'') to be read minimally 3 different times of the day. These are mandatory and to be read by every Amritdhari Sikh as expressed in the

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. Optionally additional prayers may be added to a Sikh's ''nitnem''. There are five

hymns A hymn is a type of song, and partially synonymous with devotional song, specifically written for the purpose of adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification. The word ''hymn'' ...

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Five Banis The initiated Sikh is asked by the Panj Piare during the Amrit Sanchar ceremony to recite the following five banis (Gurmukhi: ਪੰਜ ਬਾਣੀਆਂ ''paja bāṇī'āṁ)'' as a commitment to the Sikh Gurus and Waheguru. The ''banis'' ar ...

)'' to be done during '' Amrit Vela'' (early morning), the ''

Rehras Sahib Rehras Sahib ( pa, ਰਹਰਾਸਿ ਸਾਹਿਬ), commonly known as So dar Rehras, is the daily evening prayer of the Sikhs and is part of Nitnem. It includes hymns from Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Dasam Granth Ji. It contains hymns of So ...

'' hymn for the evening and ''

Kirtan Sohila Kirtan Sohila (Gurmukhi: ਕੀਰਤਨ ਸੋਹਿਲਾ ''kīratana sōhilā'') is a night prayer in Sikhism. Its name means 'Song of Praise'. It is composed of five hymns or shabad, the first three by Guru Nanak Dev, the fourth by Guru Ram D ...

'' for the night. The morning and evening prayers should be followed by an ''

Ardaas ''Ardaas'' is a Balmiki ritual performed in the Ashram at the beginning of the community service called Puja. It is performed standing facing the murti of Valmiki Valmiki (; Sanskrit: वाल्मीकि, ) is celebrated as the har ...

''.

Morning Prayers

Japji Sahib ''Japji Sahib'' (Punjabi: ਜਪੁਜੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ ) is the Sikh thesis, that appears at the beginning of the ''Guru Granth Sahib'' – the scripture of the Sikhs. It was composed by Guru Angad, and is mostly the writings of Guru Nanak. It ...

Jaap Sahib Jaap Sahib (or Japu ''Sahib'') (Gurmukhi: ਜਾਪੁ ਸਾਹਿਬ'')'' is the morning prayer of the Sikhs. The beaded prayers were composed by the Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh and is found at the start of the Sikh scripture Dasam ...

Tav-Prasad Savaiye ''Tav-Prasad Savaiye'' ( pa, ਤ੍ਵਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਸ੍ਵਯੇ) is a short composition of 10 stanzas which is part of daily liturgy among Sikhs ('' Nitnem''). It was penned down by Guru Gobind Singh and is part of his composition ' ...

Chaupai Sahib Kaviyo Bach Benti Chaupai (also referred to as Chaupai Sahib) (Gurmukhi: ਕਬਿਯੋਬਾਚ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਚੌਪਈ or ਚੌਪਈ ਸਾਹਿਬ) is a hymn by Guru Gobind Singh. Chaupai is the 404th Charitar of the Charitropakhyan ...

Anand Sahib The Anand Sahib (Gurmukhi: ਅਨੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ''anada sāhiba'') is a collection of hymns in Sikhism, written in the Ramkali Raag by Guru Amar Das Ji, the third Guru of the Sikhs. It appears on the pages 917 to 922 in Guru Granth Sahi ...

As per the Sikh Code of Conduct, Sikhs are only required to recite

, & the Ten Sawayyas in the morning. Many Sikhs, including those who follow the lifestyle of the Damdami Taksal & AKJ, believe that

are also required in the morning prayers. Sometimes this is referred to as the Five Banis. These prayers are recited between 2 - 6 AM. These morning prayers are required to be followed by the Ardas.

Evening Prayer

This prayer is recited after sunset and takes about 8–12 minutes to recite. This evening prayer is required to be followed by the Ardas.

Night Prayer

* Kirtan Sohila Sahib * Rakhian De Shabad This prayer is recited before going to bed and takes about 5–12 minutes to recite. This night prayer is not required to be followed by the Ardas.

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All Nitnem Path (Nitnem Prayers) in Punjabi, Hindi, English
' {{Sikhism Dasam Granth Sikh prayer Reading of religious texts

Morning Prayers

Evening Prayer

Night Prayer

Other Prayers Commonly Read

See also

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