Langar Program
Langar is one of the most significant traditions for the Sikhs. This tradition is rooted in the Sikh principles of equality, humility, and selfless service. Contributing to Langar through sponsoring, preparation or cooking is considered a meaningful way to engage with the community and practice seva (selfless service). Families or individuals can take part in Langar Seva any day to celebrate special occasions, honour loved ones, or to serve the Sangat with gratitude and devotion even on regular diwaans.
Please note: Langar sewa can be included whilst booking any program, no seperate booking or contributions required.
A Langar Sewa can be taken:
- To honour Sikh festivals or commemorate the lives and teachings of the Gurus
- To celebrate joyous events such as births, birthdays, anniversaries or to seek blessings for weddings
- During funerals or memorials to bring peace to the soul of the departed and comfort to the family.
- To thank the Guru for blessings received, to seek guidance or for well-being.
- To serve the community
Venue:
Langar is always prepared at the Gurdwara Sahib Kitchen.
Hosting a Langar Program:
When hosting a langar sewa the family is given the choice to discuss the menu options with the “Langri ji” or Head Chef. Then ingredients can be paid for or supplied by the hosts. It is recommended that the hosts come beforehand to help with the preparation of the langar. Depending on the day and scale of the event, the preparation can take anywhere from 2-8 hours. Helping prepare and cook langar is considered a meaningful way to engage with the community and practice seva (selfless service).
