Nitnem


Nitnem is a collection of Sikh hymns to be read minimally 3 different times of the day. These are mandatory and to be read by every Amritdhari Sikh as expressed in the Sikh Rehat Maryada. Optionally additional prayers may be added to a Sikh's nitnem. There are five hymns to be done during Amrit Vela, the Rehras Sahib hymn for the evening and Kirtan Sohila for the night. The morning and evening prayers should be followed by an Ardaas.

Morning Prayer

These are known as Five Banis. These prayers are recited at dawn.

Evening Prayer

This prayer is recited at dusk and takes about 15–25 minutes to recite.

Night Prayer

This prayer is recited at bedtime and takes about 5–8 minutes to recite.

Additional Bani

Optionally additional prayers may be added to a Sikh's nitnem as the individual seems fit.
Most commonly added include Asa Di Var, Shabad Hazare, chaupai sahib and Anand sahib