The Sikh, Gatka Prayer Book, is a volume of daily prayers (known as Nitnem). It Is recited at daybreak, sunset and before going to sleep. Gatka is a reminder of the message of the Gurus and so is treated with utmost respect Often raised on a special stand, it is covered with a cloth when not in use. 20th century, Indian, paper, cloth and wood.

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