# Sundar Gutka (Damdami Taksal)

> Digital collection of Sikh Gurbani (prayers) with customizable reading features. (iPhone/iPad app by GurbaniSewa Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundar-gutka-damdami-taksal/id796246528 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GurbaniSewa Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199874187)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 108 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundar-gutka-damdami-taksal/id796246528/reviews.md

## What is Sundar Gutka (Damdami Taksal)?

Sundar Gutka (Damdami Taksal) contains all the Gurbani (Sikh Prayers)-with optional color coded vishraams (pauses)- of the Damdami Taksal Sundar Gutka, Nitnem Gutka, and more. Bani has been reviewed by scholars of the Taksal.

Optimized for iPhone and iPad.

Color Coded Vishraams (Pauses)
Orange - vishraam (long pause)
Green - jamki (short pause)
Sewa of adding Vishraams and proofreading Bani was performed by Baba Darshan Singh (Mallehwal), student of Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji (Bhindranwale).

Warning - App contains Dasam Bani (Bani of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj)
"...not recommended for the fearful"
- Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale

Bani from Damdami Taksal Gutka (Prayer Book):
Japji Sahib
Jaap Sahib
Tav Prasad Swayay
Chaupai Sahib
Anand Sahib
Rehras Sahib
Kirtan Sohila
Sukhmani Sahib
Asa Di Vaar
...

Gurbani from Khalsa Sundar Gutka (Budda Dal):
-Rehras
-Aarti Aarta
-Ardas
-Chandi Charitar Ustat
-Slok Dumally Da (full version)
-Brahm Kavach
-Bhagauti Ustotar
-Ugardanti
-Karni Nama
-Shastar Naam Mala
-Khalsa Mool Mantar
-Khalsa Rehitnama
...

Bani From Hazuri Das Granthi (Prepared by Giani Hardeep Singh - Former Head Granthi of Takhat Sri Hazur Sahib and Student of Sant Kartar Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale):
-Akal Ustat
-Bachittar Natak
-Chandi Charittar
-Chandi Di Vaar
-Gian Parbodh
-Khalsa Mehma
-33 Swayay
-16 Swayay
-Barah Maha (Dasam Granth)
-Rehras
-Aarti
-Sohila
...

Some of the features of the app include: 
-Color coded vishraams
-Change text alignment
-Lareevar option
-Ability to change font size and font
-Bani can be read in Hindi 
-Change background color
-Indexed for quick scrolling
-Custom bookmarking allowed
-Full Screen Mode
-Custom List option
-Rearrange bani

*Bonus* Moolmantar by Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale

If anyone would like to make any requests or has any questions please leave a comment and we will respond accordingly.

Tags
Gurbani Apps, Gurbani, Sikhi, Sikhism, Sikh Prayer Book App, Nitnem, Bani

## Key features

- Color-coded vishraams (pauses)
- Adjustable font size and font
- Lareevar option
- Customizable background color
- Bookmarking functionality
- Indexed for quick scrolling

## What do users think of Sundar Gutka (Damdami Taksal)?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent app for Gurbani
- 👍 Beautifully presented Gurbani
- 👍 Great customization options
- 👍 Accurate Gurbani text
- 👍 Dark mode available
- 👍 Nice fonts
- 👍 Larivaar display option
- 👍 Vishraams with color coding
- 👍 Comprehensive collection of Banis
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Reliable for daily use

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App freezes
- 🐛 Not working on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Issues with full screen on certain devices
- 🐛 White block in dark mode
- 🐛 Usage tracking issue
- 🐛 Bookmarks not working
- 🐛 Skipping through bani not working
- 🐛 No back button
- 🐛 Screen goes blank when closing
- 🐛 Doesn't remember reading position

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Brahm Kavach paath not complete
- Mistakes in Akaal Ustat bani
- Budda dal Aradas changed
- App not loading any Bani since iOS 15 update
- App freezes once open
- Crashing on iOS
- Hanging and crashing
- Banis don't open
- App not working on iOS 15
- App not starting after iOS 15.1 update
- White flash on columns when opening
- Jap Sahib Ji has 177 slokas instead of 178
- Errors in Gurbani, especially Dasam Baanis
- Startup Fateh or Mool Mantar not heard without headphones
- Issues in opening different pouris and ashtapadees
- Not working full screen on iPhone XS Max
- Bookmarks not working on iOS 11.2.6
- Usage tracking turns back on automatically
- Jump to options not precise

**Most requested features**

- Add 'Create your own pothi' feature
- Add 'My List' option (for iPhone/iPad)
- Provide meanings for Gurbani
- Add Akal Ustat bani
- Add pothi style reading experience
- Add auto-scroll feature
- Add Zafarnama
- Add more Dasam Granth Bani
- Add Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaar
- Add Bhai Nand Lal Jee's Bani
- Add Bhagat Bani
- Add 22 Vaaran
- Add more Dasam Granth Bani's and vista
- Add Sampuran Guru Granth Sahib Ji Bani for Sehaj paath with meanings and santhya audio
- Option to read as pothi style
- Bigger font size options
- Dictation feature for listening
- English translation/transliteration
- Change orange color of vishraam to darker shades
- Update for iPhone X notch
- Page turning/horizontal scrolling like Kindle
- More precise jump to options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 108)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundar-gutka-damdami-taksal/id796246528/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Add Create your own pothi

*2026-05-05*

Waheguru ji ka Khalsa 
Waheguru ji ki Fateh 
Pls add create your own pothi part as in some phones it is showing this option

### 1/5 — Correction needed in Brahm Kavach paath

*2026-03-22, version 3.0.2*

Benti aa g , brahm kavach baani sampoorn add kiti jaave. Jo added aa , oh sampoorn brahm kavach nai haiga.

### 5/5 — No ਮੇਰੀ ਲਿਸਟ

*2026-03-15, version 3.0.2*

ਮੇਰੀ ਲਿਸਟ ਆਈ ਫ਼ੋਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰ ਕੇ ਐਡ ਕਰੋ

### 5/5 — Meanings for Gurbani

*2026-02-26*

Can you please give the meanings of Gurbani for better understanding

### 3/5 — Mistakes

*2026-02-06, version 3.0.2*

There are so many mistakes in Akaal ustat bani under Sadan Granth. Not reliable to read

### 5/5 — Akal ustat

*2025-12-29, version 3.0.2*

Khalsa ji can you pls add Akal ustat bani in Sundar Gutka sahib 👏👏🪯🪯

### 4/5 — ਪੋਥੀ ਸਟਾਇਲ

*2025-06-23, version 3.0.2*

ਬਹੁਤ ਹੀ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਐਪ ਆ , ਪਿਛਲੇ ਕਈ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਤੋ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਹੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਲੈ ਰਹੇ ਆ , ਪਰ ਸਿਰਫ ਇੱਕ ਕਮੀ ਜੋ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਦਿਨ ਤੋ ਹੀ ਮਹਿਸੂਸ ਹੋ ਰਹੀ ਸੀ ਪਰ ਅੱਜ ਸ਼ੇਅਰ ਕਰਨ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਉਹ ਇਹ ਕਿ ਸਿੰਗਲ ਪੇਜ ਸਕਰੋਲ ਉਪਸ਼ਨ ਤਾਂ ਹਰੇਕ ਐਪ ਹੀ ਦੇ ਰਿਹਾ ਪਰ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਪੋਥੀ ਸਟਾਇਲ ਪੜਨ ਦਾ ਅਨੁਭਵ ਤੇ ਆਨੰਦ ਵੱਖਰਾ ਹੀ ਐ , ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਵੀਰ ਭਰਾ ਐਪ ਡਿਵਲਪਰ ਟੀਮ ਵੱਲੋ ਪੜ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਤਾ ਪਲੀਜ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਚਰਨਾ ਚ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਸ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਐਪ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਪੋਥੀ ਸਟਾਇਲ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਵਿਊ ਜਰੂਰ ਸ਼ਾਮਿਲ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਵੇ । 
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ।

### 1/5 — No list option in iPad app

*2025-04-27, version 3.0.2*

No list option in iPad app

### 4/5 — My list

*2024-09-18, version 3.0.2*

How can I get the option of my list in this app ? Before there was a option with this name but now I can’t find it .

### 4/5 — My list option is not Available on ios App

*2024-06-17*

Please check review title

## Frequently asked questions about Sundar Gutka (Damdami Taksal)

### What is Sundar Gutka (Damdami Taksal)?

This application provides a digital compilation of Gurbani, which are Sikh prayers and scriptures. It specifically includes texts from the Damdami Taksal Sundar Gutka, Nitnem Gutka, and other significant Sikh religious texts.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include optional color-coded vishraams (pauses) to aid in reading, the ability to change font size and font style, adjustable text alignment, a lareevar option, custom bookmarking, and full-screen mode.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The application is optimized for both iPhone and iPad devices, suggesting it is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### What kind of prayers are included in the app?

The app includes a wide range of Gurbani, such as Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav Prasad Swayay, Chaupai Sahib, Anand Sahib, Rehras Sahib, Kirtan Sohila, Sukhmani Sahib, Asa Di Vaar, and various texts from the Khalsa Sundar Gutka and Hazuri Das Granthi.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.2 — 2021-12-20

Fixed all the issue related  to app crash

### 3.0.1 — 2021-12-15

Fixed Screen according to screen sizes

### 3.0.0 — 2016-07-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added more Bani from Budda Dal Gutka and Hazuri Das Granthi.
New Full Screen Mode (On by Default).
New font size for larger screens.
New design.

Custom list feature coming soon.

### 2.1.1 — 2014-12-12

Fixed issue with Banis in Beant Bani section not appearing.

### 2.1.0 — 2014-11-25

Added more bani. Bug fixes.

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