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The main purpose of Sikh worship is to praise the one, true God, referred to as Waheguru. According to Sikh belief, God is the creator of everything, is immortal and is without form.

Sikhs do not have a set day for public worship but usually attend the gurdwara on Sunday in the UK. It is an important way for the sangat to worship together, support each other and socialise.

• Kirtan is sung and there are lectures and sermons explaining the meaning of the words.
• Musicians lead singing with people joining in, prayers are said and readings from the Guru Granth Sahib are given.
• Towards the end of the service, the Ardas prayer is said. The Ardas remembers God and the Ten Gurus and asks God to bless the Sikhs and all humanity and to help them be faithful to the scriptures.
• Prayers may be said for specific individuals, for example, sick people in the community and then Karah Parshad is shared.

Sikhism teaches that time spent in prayer is time spent with God. Prayer happens both privately and publicly with other Sikhs. Individual prayers are said throughout the day, and can be said anywhere.

Sikhs will often pray to God and ask to receive the strength to accept the will of God. They will also often pray for the well-being of all creation, as well as asking forgiveness for their own bad actions.

Following the service, a vegetarian meal is shared in the langar.