Like all other prominent faiths, the Sikh religion, too, has prescribed prayers for daily observance. While utmost importance is given to the early morning called Amrit Vela- the ambrosial hour, there is a short-duration prayer for the evening and another for the late evening, before going to bed.

Essentially a modern religion (it's only 500 years old) the Sikh Gurus did not prescribe any pre-requisites or postures besides simple bath in the morning and physical cleanliness at other hours.

Early morning, evening or the late evening, it is remembering the Divine Entity; there is nothing specific distinguishing one prayer are designed to be five in number. These are:

Japuji (Guru Nanak) , Jaap Saheb, Shabd Hazare and Swwaiye (Guru Gobind Singh) , Rehras and Kirtan Sohila (Miscellaneous).

Kartar Singh Duggal, a noted litterature has transcreated these 'Banis' with utmost devotion for the followers of the Great Sikh Gurus who are more proficient in English.