In Sikhism, a langar (Punjabi: ਲੰਗਰ, pronunciation: [lʌŋɾ], 'kitchen' [1]) is the community kitchen of a gurdwara, which serves meals to all free of charge, regardless of religion, caste, gender, …

Langar is the communal meal shared by all who come to the gurdwara, and it has been a part of Sikh community since the time of Guru Nanak. Attendees all sit at an equal level on the floor …

The Langar or free community kitchen is a hallmark of the Sikh faith. It was established by the first Guru of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, around the year of 1481.

Langar, which means “community kitchen,” is a free meal service provided by Sikh Gurdwaras (places of worship). The idea is to offer a simple meal to everyone who walks through the …

The langar is essentially an expression of the Sikh belief in the equality of all beings. In a world that often divides people based on social status, wealth or background, Langar offers a stark …

Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru started the concept of ‘Langar’. Guru Amardass, the third Sikh Guru, institutionalized this concept of sharing and caring.

Langar, a communal kitchen found in every Sikh gurdwara, holds profound significance within Sikhism, embodying principles of equality, community service, and humility.

Jul 6, 2025 · Langar, the community kitchen integral to Sikh Gurdwaras, is more than a place to provide free meals; it is a profound socio-economic institution rooted in Sikhism’s core …

May 1, 2019 · Langar, or sacred food service from the Guru's free vegetarian kitchen, is an important concept in Sikhism which began when Sikhism's founder Guru Nanak fed hungry …

In the langar, therefore, everyone must sit in a straight line, neither ahead to lay claim to higher status nor behind to denote inferiority. Indeed, the distinctive Sikh langar originated as a …