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Akhand Path, Sukhmani Sahib & puja invitations

An Akhand Path invitation humbly invites family and the sangat to an uninterrupted reading of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, usually over about 48 hours. It lists the Arambh (start) and Bhog (completion) dates and times, the Gurdwara or home, and the Kirtan and Guru ka Langar that follow the Bhog.

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By the Ivory Gate team, Surrey BC

What to include in an Akhand Path & Religious invitation

  1. 01ੴ at the top and a humble request (benti) to attend
  2. 02The occasion: thanksgiving, a new home, a birth, a wedding, or in remembrance
  3. 03Arambh date and time, Bhog date and time
  4. 04Kirtan and Guru ka Langar after the Bhog
  5. 05The Gurdwara or home address with a map

Akhand Path & Religious invitation wording you can copy

Punjabi (Gurmukhi)
ੴ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਨਾਲ ਸਾਡੇ ਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਵਿਖੇ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਖੰਡ ਪਾਠ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਭੋਗ ਪਾਏ ਜਾਣਗੇ। ਆਪ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਸਮੇਤ ਹਾਜ਼ਰੀ ਭਰਨ ਦੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਹੈ।
English
With the grace of Waheguru, we humbly invite you and your family to the Bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, followed by Kirtan and Guru ka Langar.

Tips from families who've done it

  • Turn off RSVP and the scratch-card reveal for religious invitations; Kesri and Marigold have the right calm, devotional tone.

Designs made for this occasion

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Kesri

A saffron mandala blooms petal by petal. Made for Anand Karaj and Path ceremonies.

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Marigold

Strings of genda phool sway apart. Bright, joyful, made for haldi, mehndi and Path.

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Diya

One clay diya catches flame and lights a whole row, until the marigold night glows gold.

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Griha Pravesh

A carved wooden front door hung with a mango-leaf toran opens to welcome guests home.

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Akhand Path & Religious invitation FAQ

What is the difference between Arambh and Bhog?

Arambh is the start of the Akhand Path; Bhog is its completion, followed by Ardas, Kirtan and Guru ka Langar. Most guests attend the Bhog.

How long is an Akhand Path?

An Akhand Path is a continuous, uninterrupted reading of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, which typically takes about 48 hours.

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