Langar: Free Vegetarian Food for Everyone

Filed Under Education, News on 2007-05-21, 11:59

Rubin sent over this link about a congressman who is attempting to live on food stamps, but had his peanut butter and jelly confiscated by the TSA when trying to fly. Comments on the state of our transportation security aside, this reminded me of something I had once seen in a television show awhile back, kitchens that provide free, vegetarian food to anyone. I believe I first saw it on Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations”. I pulled up the wikipedia article and figured I’d put a link here to share with everyone and to “blogmark” it for myself. For those too lazy to click, “Langar (Punjabi: ਲੰਗਰ) is the term used in the Sikh religion for the free, vegetarian-only food served in a Gurdwara and eaten by everyone sitting as equals.”

I wish something like this was here in the states (and all over the world). I think life would be a lot better for everyone if there were full stomachs all around.

(image via mercedesfromtheeighties)

Comments

Jasmin

Hey,
Where do i find out what food they serve at a Langar?
Thanks
P.s it would be great if you could find out for me as i am doing a school project in R.e and really need to know.
devendra gehlot

I am Devendra Gehlot from jodhpur. my son named Ankit Gehlot left home on 8th june 07.he is about six feet talL and lean and thin.As he has n't enough money with him. He might have stayed there in this Gurudwara. If you have any knowledge of this boy please do inform us. I will get there at the earliest.DESCRIPTION- ANKIT GEHLOT ------ AGE -16YRS. HEIGHT- ABOUT 6 FEET . COLOUR- WHEATISH. CONTACT NO. 0291-2543082 . MOBILE NO. 9414918862 . THANK YOU VERY MUCH. NOTE- THE BOY MIGHT CHANGE HIS NAME OR TRY TO HIDE HIS IDENTITY.