Akhand Path
Akand Paath (akhand = uninterrupted, without break; paath = reading) is non-stop, continuous recital of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji from beginning to end.
Such a recital must be completed within 48 hours. The entire Holy Guru Granth Sahib, 1430 large pages, is read through in a continuous ceremony. This reading must go on day and night, without a moment’s intermission. As the reciters take turns at saying scripture’s they must ensure that no break occurs, they change places at given intervals, one picks the line from their predecessor’s lips and continues.
An Akhand Paath can be done at the Gurdwara or at Home.
Sehej Path
Sehej Paath is also recitation of Guru Granth Sahib ji, from beginning to end, but it doesn’t have to be continuous. A person or group of persons can read the holy text according to their schedule and complete the reading of Guru Granth Sahib ji.
A Sehej Paath, can be done at the Gurdwara or at Home.
Sukhmani Sahib
Sukhmani Sahib is the name given to the set of hymns divided into 24 sections which appear in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy Scriptures on page 262. Each section, which is called an Ashtpadi (asht means 8), consists of 8 hymns per Ashtpadi.
The word Sukhmani literally means Peace in your mind. This set of Hymns or Bani is very popular among the Sikhs, who frequently recite it in their places of worship called Gurdwaras and at home. The full recital takes about 90 minutes and is normally undertaken by everyone in the congregation.
Anand Karaj
Anand Karaj (Punjabi: ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ, anand kāraj) is the Sikh marriage ceremony, meaning “Blissful Union” or “Joyful Union”, that was introduced by Guru Amar Das
The four Lavan (marriage hymns which take place during the marriage ceremony) were composed by his successor, Guru Ram Das.
Nagar Kirtan
Nagar Kirtan (Punjabi: ਨਗਰ-ਕੀਰਤਨ (Gurmukhi)), in Sikhism, is customary in the festival of Vaisakhi. Traditionally, the procession is led by the saffron-robed Panj Piare (the five beloved of the Guru), who are followed by the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy Sikh scripture, which is placed on a float.
Commonly, members of the procession are unshod in deference to the displayed scripture. Likewise, many cover their heads and don the colour saffron or orange. The road before the procession is cleared by Sewadars. Bystanders bow their heads to the scripture. Food may be provided to them from floats that follow the Scripture or from stationary points near the vicinity of the procession. The procession concludes at the Gurudwara with Ardas (prayer).
Simran
Simran—commonly used as a verb in Gurmukhi—refers to ‘meditating’ on the name (nām) of God. Sikhism is a distinct faith, whereby God can be realized purely through individual devotion, without subjection to rites and rituals by priests or other intermediaries.
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