langar

/ 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

Origin of langar¹

Punjabi

Langar Khn was sent off to Malik Hast at once when we dismounted.

With it came also Langar Khn up from Bhra on matters of business.

He died on the 5th of August 1799, and was buried in his family vault at Langar.

So, poor old Mrs. Barratt at Langar could conceive no longer time than a hundred years.

By ridge and valley, driving horses and sheep before us, we went to Tmr Begs Langar and there dismounted.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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