Speechmaking and the Gurdwara Service
Speeches are an important part of the gurdwara service and usually are made after kirtan is finished. The man or woman giving the speech stands behind the podium to one side of Guru Granth Sahib next to the kirtan stage.
Speeches are conducted on a variety of topics such as political or panthic issues, fundraising for the gurdwara facility, and announcements of gurmat camps, and other events of interest to sangat.
Speechmaking in the Gurdwara
Speeches are an important part of the gurdwara service and usually are made after kirtan is finished. The man or woman giving the speech stands behind the podium to one side of Guru Granth sahib next to the Kirtan stage.
Speeches are conducted on a variety of topics such as:
- Political or panthic issues.
- Fundraising for the gurdwara facility.
- Announcements of gurmat camps.
- Other events of interest to sangat.
Completion of Gurdwara Service
The gurdwara service is completed with:
- Anand Sahib – a hymn.
- Ardas – a prayer of petition
- Hukamnama – reading of scripture from Guru Granth Sahib.
- Karah prashad - partaking of a blessed delicacy.
