Prabhat Pheris or early morning religious processions begin three weeks before the day of celebration. This is an important part of the celebration. The day the path is concluded the Gurupurab is celebrated. The Granth Sahib is carried in procession on a float decorated with flowers throughout the village or city on that day. Panch Pyares, or five armed guards lead the procession carrying Nishan Sahibs whsich is the Sikh flag.
Local bands play religious music and marching schoolchildren form a special part of the procession.