Sikh Practices

Question 1

Takht

Answer 1

Raised platform where the GGS is placed

Question 2

Palki

Answer 2

Domed structure use to cover platform

Question 3

Manji

Answer 3

Small bed for GGS

Question 4

Chanani

Answer 4

Large canopy placed over dome

Question 5

Rumalla

Answer 5

Cloth that covers GGS

Question 6

Chauri

Answer 6

A fan made of yak hair waved over GGS

Question 7

Darbar sahib

Answer 7

Prayer hall

Question 8

Ardas

Answer 8

Prayer used by sikhs to begin and complete worship

Question 9

Akhand path

Answer 9

Continuous reading of the GGS

Question 10

Diwan

Answer 10

An act of worship in the gurdwara

Question 11

Kirtan

Answer 11

Singing of hymns from the GGS

Question 12

Ragis

Answer 12

Musicians who play the kirtan

Question 13

Hukam

Answer 13

Opening the GGS at a random page and reading a verse - an instruction from God

Question 14

Gutka

Answer 14

Prayer book containing daily prayers

Question 15

Nam japna

Answer 15

Medidtating on gods name

Question 16

Mala beads

Answer 16

Prayer beads

Question 17

Granthi

Answer 17

Person who officiates at the gurdwara and reads the GGS

Question 18

Vaiskahi

Answer 18

Festival to celebrate the formation of the khalsa

Question 19

Gurpurbs

Answer 19

Festivals that celebrate the birth or death of a guru

Question 20

Divali

Answer 20

Festival of light, remembering guru hargobind (52 tassels)

Question 21

Harimandir sahib

Answer 21

The golden temple

Question 22

Amrit sanskar

Answer 22

Khalsa initiation ceremony

Question 23

Rehat maryarda

Answer 23

Sikh code of conduct