Langar (Sikhism)
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In Sikhism, a langar is the community kitchen of a gurdwara, which serves meals to all free of charge, regardless of religion, caste, gender, economic status, or ethnicity. People sit on the floor and
A community meal in progress at a Sikh langar
Sikh painting showing a langar in the bottom right, c. 19th century
Volunteers helping preparing food for langar at the Golden Temple
Janamsakhis painting of Guru Nanak's dialogue with Sant Ren feeding the hungry ascetics during the Sacha Sauda episode
Golden Temple
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The Golden Temple is a gurdwara located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is the pre-eminent spiritual site of Sikhism and its holiest site. The gurdwara complex is a collection of buildings around the s
Langar (Sikhism)
…made all those who visited him attend langar before they could speak to him. Contemporary practice Volunteers helping preparing food for langar at the Golden Temple Langars are held in gurdwaras all over the world, most of which attract members of the homeless population. The volunteers feed people without any…
The Golden Temple of Amrithsar 7
Complete view of Golden Temple complex
Guru Arjan overseeing the construction of the original Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), painting from c. 1890–95
A Sikh guru (perhaps Guru Arjan) seated in the Golden Temple at Amritsar in the late 16th or early 17th century, c. 1830 Guler painting