The Sangat Forms a Line to Mathatake
When entering a gurdwara every visitor performs mathatake and bows to show respect to Guru Granth Sahib.
Before sitting. It is customary to give an offering of cash, flowers, or foodstuff to used in the langar kitchen. When a large number of sangat, members of the Sikh congregation, gather for gurdwara service, the line of devotees extends down the entire length of the aisle leading to Guru Granth Sahib.Sangat wait in line to perform mathatake turn by turn. An attendant granthi performs chaur seva, waving a whisk over Guru Granth Sahib.
