Banis

The opening composition of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji — Mool Mantar followed by 38 pauris and a closing salok.

Amrit Vela (early morning)

— Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Praises of the Akal Purakh — the Timeless One — through 199 verses by the Tenth Guru.

Morning Nitnem

— Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Ten swayyas declaring devotion to the One who is beyond rituals and forms.

Morning Nitnem

— Guru Gobind Singh Ji

The 'Song of Bliss' — 40 pauris on the joy of union with God.

Morning & evening; all major occasions

— Guru Amar Das Ji

A morning ballad of 24 pauris and saloks sung in Raag Asa, often with kirtan.

Early morning kirtan in Gurdwaras

— Guru Nanak Dev Ji (with saloks of Guru Angad Dev Ji)

Evening prayer — gives thanks for the day and asks for the Guru's protection at night.

Sunset / evening

— Compiled — Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Bedtime prayer — five shabads recited before sleep for peace and protection.

Before sleep

— Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji

'The Pearl of Peace' — 24 ashtpadis bringing tranquillity and consolation.

Any time; commonly in the morning

— Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Benti Chaupai — a heartfelt petition for protection and divine grace.

Evening Rehras & Sohila

— Guru Gobind Singh Ji

The Sikh prayer of supplication — recited at the close of every paath, kirtan and ceremony.

After every paath, kirtan or ceremony

— Sikh tradition (introduced by Guru Gobind Singh Ji)

A collection of shabads from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji invoked to relieve pain and suffering.

In times of distress, illness or worry

— Guru Arjan Dev Ji and other Gurus (compiled)