To mark the celebration, Sikhs start doing pheris 15 days before the celebration. Two days before the birthday, Akhand Path (a forty-eight-hour non-stop reading of the Guru Granth Sahib) is held in the Gurdwaras. A day prior to the birthday, a procession, referred to as Nagarkirtan, is organised.
On Guru Nanak Jayanti day, it is customary to eat the community lunch or 'Langar' served in Gurudwaras. The food that is cooked is completely vegetarian and specially prepared in the communal kitchen by volunteers - an indication of the Sikh philosophy of serving others selflessly. The satiating food that is served in Langar usually includes Roti, Rice, Dal, vegetables along with Chaach or Lassi. The sweet and comforting Kada Prasada made with coarse wheat, sugar and ghee is also an integral part of the Langar fare.
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