langar

British

/ ˈlʌnɡaː /

noun

Sikhism
1. the dining hall in a gurdwara
2. the food served, given to all regardless of caste or religion as a gesture of equality

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Etymology

Origin of langar

Punjabi

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The temples serve a post-worship meal as Sikh gurdwaras also do, which is known as langar.

From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2023

And the residents ensured that the traditional langar, or free community meal, was always sumptuous, with enough food for second or third helpings.

From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2022

The daily langar service that takes place in the dining halls of gurdwaras, where free food is served to anyone that attends, is testament to that.

From Salon ● May 2, 2022

Preparing free, hot meals at community kitchens, known as langar, is a pillar of the Sikh tradition.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 4, 2020

If that I mak abid or reſydens In to o place langar than o nycht, 672 For to defend my cuntre and my rycht.”

From Lancelot of the Laik A Scottish Metrical Romance by Walter W. (Walter William) Skeat

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