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Do's and Don'ts

What we should and shouldn't do at Nagar Kirtan.

Nagar Kirtan should have a positive impact on everyone. We should learn about Guru Sahib's life, the Khalsa Panth, Rehat Maryada and Gurbani. Everyone should be inspired by our conduct at Nagar Kirtan and come to know the Sikh Panth. Let's look at what we should and shouldn't do at Nagar Kirtan.

Do's

Keep the adab and spirit of the procession

  • Show respect to the Guru Granth Sahib and participants.
  • Join in singing hymns and the procession.
  • Wear appropriate Sikh attire.
  • Maintain personal hygiene.
  • Volunteer if possible.
  • Stay peaceful and respectful.
  • Do Seva and help with preparation and cleanup.
  • Keep the adab of Guru Granth Sahib Ji and the Panj Pyare.
  • Recite Gurbani Kirtan.

Don'ts

Avoid anything that takes away from its sanctity

  • Behave disrespectfully towards the Sikh faith or symbols.
  • Consume alcohol or intoxicants.
  • Use mobile phones excessively.
  • Disrupt the procession or inconvenience others.
  • Litter.
  • Disregard photography guidelines.
  • Engage in lively dancing during the procession.
  • Play or sing non-religious songs.
  • Nagar Kirtan is not a full-blown Mauj Mela.
  • Bhangra or Gidda is not part of Nagar Kirtan, so don't do that.
  • Non-religious songs are not part of Nagar Kirtan, so don't play those.
  • It's not a place for a fashion show, so kindly wear decent attire.
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