Nyki & Nav
SAT | OCTOBER 07, 2023
Family Prayer & Maiyan
MON | OCTOBER 02, 2023
5125 W. Cromwell Ave. Fresno, CA 93722
Sukhmani Sahib Paath
Sukhmani Sahib (Punjabi: ਸੁਖਮਨੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ) is usually translated to mean Prayer of Peace, is a set of 192 padas (stanzas of 10 hymns) present in the holy Guru Granth Sahib.
Reciting the entire Sukhmani Sahib takes about 60 to 90 minutes, and is sometimes undertaken by everyone in a smaller congregation with turn by turn reading.
Reciting the Gurbani of Sukhmani Sahib is believed to bring peace to one's mind and aid help remembering God constantly.
Kirtan Description
Kirtan is the magical formula to keep the human soul afloat in the dark era of Kaljug provided the devotee sings the pure melodies with his or her heart closely focused on the meaning and true spirit of the Gurbani thus:
ਕਲਜੁਗ ਮਹਿ ਕੀਰਤਨੁ ਪਰਧਾਨਾ ॥ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਪੀਐ ਲਾਇ ਧਿਆਨਾ ॥ Kaljug meh kīrṯan parḝẖĝnĝ. Gurmukẖ japīai lĝė ḝẖiĝnĝ.
In this Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises are most sublime and exalted. Become Gurmukh, chant and focus your meditation.
Maiyaan Ceremony
Please note that family members have two maiyan events, one on monday, and one on tuesday.
The main focus of the event is the application of
haldi paste (a paste made from tumeric, and mustard oil), to the bride and groom's body, to give a glow to the couple before their big day.
Although not traditional, Nyki & Nav will be celebrating these moments together and we hope you care to join as well!
There will be tea and light snacks on this day.
Event Colors:
WHAT TO WEAR:
Please wear a head covering like a chunni, duppatta, or rumal, as we will be in presence of the Gyani who has spiritual and religious knowledge in understanding the sacred texts of the religion.
Ensure you are wearing something you don't mind getting stained!
