NitNem Timings !!

Can the Sangat Share what is the best followed practise in the PANTH for the timings of


1) NiteName (AmritVela Bani Paaths)
2) ASA DI Vaar Keertan Arambh and Bhog in Gurudwara Sahibs (latest by ?) and Bhog Timings (Latest Before ?)
3) SO Dar Chounki or Paath
4) Sohila Sahib (Latest By ?)
5) Sukhmani Sahib (Best Time), I know singhs have been doing it Amritvela

Bhul Chuk Maaf !!

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1) NiteName (AmritVela Bani Paaths)

Many Gursikhs do Nitnem right after Ishnaan, at 3rd Pehar of night but some Gursikhs choose to do it after Abhyaas around the end of 4th Pehar of night or even beginning of 1st Pehar of the day. Daas personally prefers to do it right after Gurmat Ishnaan because then Abhyaas is more concentrated. Gurbani purifies the mind and provides fuel for Naam Abhyaas.

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2) ASA DI Vaar Keertan Arambh and Bhog in Gurudwara Sahibs (latest by ?) and Bhog Timings (Latest Before ?)

Traditionally, Siri Asa kee Vaar Kirtan at Gurdwara Sahibaan must begin in the last Pehar of the night and normally should complete within the 1st Pehar of the day. At Siri Darbar Sahib Amritsar, Siri Asa kee Vaar Kirtan starts at 3:15 am and Bhog occurs at 6:15 am.

There have been rare instances when Siri Asa kee Vaar Kirtan within the Jatha continued till afternoon but such occasions were rare. Normally, it has been suggested by Ranglay Sajjan Gursikhs of Jatha to do Bhog of Siri Asa kee Vaar around 10 am the latest and then continue doing Divas Suhela Kirtan as per schedule.

There have been differences of opinion on Bhog of Siri Asa kee Vaar but there is no doubt that the Arambh (starting) of Siri Asa kee Vaar must be done at Amritvele (not at the starting of day).

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3) SO Dar Chounki or Paath

Where ever Sangat of Guru Sahib resides, Sodar Chaunki should be done at Sandhiya time i.e. at the time around sunset.

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4) Sohila Sahib (Latest By ?)

Normally Sohila Sahib is done just before sleeping at night but in case one plans to stay awake for Ran Subaaee, it is best to do your Sohila Sahib for the day around 10-11pm. The 7 Baani Nitnem must be done within one span of day (day and night).

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5) Sukhmani Sahib (Best Time), I know singhs have been doing it Amritvela

Many Gursikhs do Siri Sukhmani Sahib before Abhyaas. They get up early, do their Gurmat Ishaan, Nitnem and then Siri Sukhmani Sahib. Then around 3 am or so, they do Naam Abhyaas and then after Abhyaas they do Siri Asa kee Vaar. Many Gursikhs do Siri Sukhmani Sahib during the day. There is actually no fixed time for Siri Sukhmani Sahib. Do it when it best suits you but do do it.

Bhul chuk dee Maafi jee.

Kulbir Singh

1) Ideally one should get up before the eighth pehar ( 3am) so they can do ishnaan, get ready, and be ready
to do their Panj Bania by 3am.
ਸਵਾ ਪਹਿਰ ਨਿਸ਼ ਕਰੇ ਸ਼ਨਾਨ, ਬਾਣੀ ਪੜ੍ਹੈ ਖੜ ਪੱਗ ਬਧਾਨ। (ਪੰਥ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ, ਪੰਨਾ ੫੪)

3) Rehras should be done around 45 minutes before the day ends. In Calfornia, the Sun doesnt set untill like 8 so I start rehras a little earlier .
ਜਬ ਦੁਇ ਘੜੀ ਰਹੇ ਦਿਨੁ ਤਾਂ ਸੋ ਦਰੁ ਰਹਿਰਾਸ ਨਾਲ- ਰਹਿਤਨਾਮਾ ਭਾਈ ਨੰਦ ਲਾਲ ਜੀ

According to Bhai Sahib SInghs rehatnama and Guru Arjan Dev Jis rehatnama , evening prayers should be accompanied with Aarti ( kirtan) as was the practice since the time of Pehli Paatshah and is mentioned in Bhai Gurdas Jis Vaaran.
ਸੋਦਰ ਆਰਤੀ ਗਾਵੀਐ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਵੇਲੇ ਜਾਪੁ ਉਚਾਰਾ

4) According to Prem Sumarag Rehatnama, one should do Naam Abhyiaas and Kirtan sohila should be done in the night when one is getting tired.

Wonderful is WaaheGuru Jis creation. Everything in his creation is meant for the purpose of worshiping him including the Sun. The sun serves as a watch and reminds us when its time to pray. For example, Guru Sahib gives us Hukum to do nitnem at around 12pm ( when 2 pehars have passed)

ਜਬ ਦੋ ਪਹਿਰ ਦਿਨੁ ਰਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਹਾਥਿ ਪੈਰ ਧੋਵੈ, ਧੋ ਕਰ ਜਪੁ ਤੇ ਜਾਪੁ ਦੋਵੈਂ ਪੜੈ੍ l
Bhai Nand Lal JIs rehatnma
ਜੋ ਦੋਇ ਪਹਿਰ ਦਿਨੁ ਆਇਆ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਫੇਰਿ ਹਥ ਪੈਰ ਗੋਡਿਆ ਤਕ ਧੋਇ ਕਰਿ, ਇਕ ਵੇਰੀ ਜਪੁ, ਜਾਪੁ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਪੜੈ, ਫੇਰ ਕਿਰਤਿ ਕਰੈ।
prem sumarag

Many times people do morning Paath and then the next time they do paath is rehras. This is an extremely long period to not pray. Noon paath allows us take some time of work and do Paath. Its the half way point of the day, and reminds us we work for the purpose of praising WaaheGuru.

In the old days when the Singhs were working in the fields they didnt need a watch to know what time it was to do paath. When the Sun was at its Zenith (all the way on top) it was an indication that it was 12 pm. Meaning the Sun looks like the hand of a clock when it reaches 12 pm its right on the top of the sky.Even during Rehras we know what time to pray just by looking at the Sun. When the sun is setting we know its time to pray.

We also know the time Amrit Vela is over by looking at the Sun. The Sun rising is an indication that AMrit Vela is over. Doing prayers around these 3 times ( teen Kaal sandhiya) is extremely beneficial. Orthodox Jews, Orthodox Christians, Orthodox Muslims, Orthodox Hindus, and Rehatvan Singhs pray during these times so its the time God is giving most kirpa to humanity.

Yes in Sikhi the goal is to do Naam Abhyiaas 24/7 but these times are great to re-fuel our tanks with Gurbani Naam.
ਤੀਨ ਕਾਲ ਮੇਂ ਨਾਮ ਜਪੁ, ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਕਟ ਫਾਸਿ
-Bhai Daya SIngh Jis rehatnama

Waheguru ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ki fateh...
can the sangat please tell me
1) how much time i should do naam abhyaas?
2)japji sahib and jaap sahib should be read in amritwela or after 2pehar of the day or both time?
3)how can i do sri sukhmani sahib and abhyaas together?