Sikh Religious Society of Wisconsin

The Sikh Funeral Ceremony. Antam Sanskar meaning "final rites" or "last rite of passage" , is the Sikh funeral ceremony . It is not a mourning ritual in the traditional sense but a celebration of the soul's journey and an acceptance of Hukam (Divine Will).

The Sikh Naming Ceremony: The family selects a name beginning with the designated letter from the Hukamnama . The chosen name is then announced, and the child is formally given the name, followed by ' Singh ' for boys or ' Kaur ' for girls, reflecting Sikh principles of equality and spiritual identity.

The ceremony concludes with distribution of sacred Karah Prashad and a Langar (communal meal), emphasizing unity, humility, and service.

Anand Karaj , meaning “Blissful Union” or “Blissful Ceremony,” is the official Sikh wedding ceremony, as outlined in the Sikh Rehat Maryada (the Sikh Code of Conduct). It is not merely a social contract but a deeply spiritual and sacred union. Through this ceremony, two individuals commit to journey together on the path of Sikh faith, grounded in shared spiritual purpose, mutual respect, and devotion to Waheguru.

The ceremony concludes with distribution of sacred Karah Prashad and a Langar (communal meal), emphasizing unity, humility, and service.

For both, Akhand Path and Sehaj Path, on completion a Bhog (formal conclusion) ceremony is held. This includes Ardas (a congregational prayer), Kirtan (devotional singing), and Langar (community meal), bringing together the Sangat (congregation) in a shared spiritual experience.

The complete recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib carried out at a comfortable, unhurried pace , without the pressure to complete it within a specific timeframe. It is a spiritually enriching practice that emphasizes ease , balance , and inner stillness .

The nonstop, uninterrupted recitation of the entire Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the central and eternal scripture of the Sikh faith. This sacred practice is performed with deep devotion, reverence , and spiritual discipline , typically taking around 48 hours to complete.

Join us for a spiritually uplifting experience through Gurbani Kirtan. Tune in and immerse yourself in the divine hymns of the Guru Granth Sahib.

Join us every Tuesday morning from 5:00am-7:00am, Wednesday evening 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 1:00pm, for a spiritually enriching experience at the Gurduara Sahib for Katha Vichar, Gurbani Keertan and Langar.