The Langar
is an
open kitchen found in all SikhGurudwaras,
which provide free meals after Sikh services.
The Langar was instituted by Guru Amar Das, and is open to the public. The food
served in the Langar is vegetarian in deference to the food restrictions of
visitors of other faiths. Participants in the Langar are served while seated
on the floor, a tradition emphasizing the equality of all persons.
Sri
Guru Nanak Dev ji
Five centuries ago, during a time of great strife between Hindu and Muslim
believers, a young prophet brought forth the message, "There is neither
Hindu nor Muslim."
Kalpana
Chawla
Astronaut Kalpana Chawla was a pioneer in more ways than one. The accomplished
mission specialist was the first Indian space traveller. She was also the
first Sikh.
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