(Romala). Both men and women can read from the Guru Granth Sahib in the gurdwara. Donations, which may include grocery for the kitchen, money or both, are placed respectfully in front of the Guru Granth Sahib or in the money box. Devotees then sit on the carpeted floor of the divan hall, taking care not to turn their back to the Guru Granth Sahib or point their feet at it, as doing so would show disrespect. Women generally sit on one side and men on the other side of the hall. Sitting on the carpeted floor expresses humility before the Guru and equality with fellow Sikhs and others. Children sit with either parent. Worship Kirtan is the singing of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib, and Katha is the reading of the Guru Granth Sahib with explanations. On the right of the Guru Granth Sahib, musicians with harmoniums, tabla and other musical instruments sing hymns from it. Both men and women can lead the congregation in prayer or singing hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib. Ardaas is a prayer performed by Sikhs to thank Waheguru (the Almighty) for all that he has done and to pray for the welfare and prosperity of the whole universe. In the congregational setting, the ardaas is recited by one person while everyone stands reverently, hands in prayer pose, facing the Guru Granth Sahib. Periodically throughout the recitation, the assembly as a whole repeats the word "Waheguru" to support the idea that God, the Wondrous Guru, is the Supreme Being capable of everything. At the completion of ardaas, the congregation bows down as one and places their foreheads on the floor to symbolize that they will go as low as necessary to support Waheguru and all that He stands for. On rising, the sangat (congregation) proclaims "Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji ki Fateh" (the Khalsa belongs to the Lord, to whom [also] belongs the Victory), "Bole So Nihal" (he who pronounces these words shall be fulfilled) and "Sat Sri Akal" (True is the Timeless Lord). Karha Prashad: At the end of the ardaas, prashad made up of flour, sugar and ghee (clarified butter) is served to the entire congregation. It should be accepted sitting with cupped hands raised high to make it easy for the volunteer (sewadar) to serve. This is regarded as food blessed by the Guru and should not be refused. If