Standing tall in all its glittering glory, this temple is adorned with a man- made lake which is brimming with fishes. Apart from the magnificence of the Golden Temple, it houses the largest running community kitchen in the world, popularly known as Guru ka Langar which is open to people from all castes, colour, creed, gender and religion. Free meals are served to thousands of people everyday in the community hall of the Gurdwara.

The Gurdwara has entry gates open to all sides denoting the virtue of Sikhism which
preaches that everyone entering the premises of the Golden Temple will be treated with equal respect without any basis of discrimination for anyone and everyone. The Langar of the Golden Temple is mostly run and serviced by volunteers by their own free will to be a part of the Sewa. They help in preparing for the meals by chopping vegetables, even cook the meals ranging from rotis to desserts and sometimes even serve the entire crowd eating at the Langar. They keep the kitchen up and running for 24 hours of the day so that anyone who comes to the Langar does not have to go back empty stomach. Here, on normal days, almost 50000 to 60000 eat at the Langar and the numbers go up to 100000 during religious gatherings. Although most meals are handmade, Gurdwara has a roti making machine with the ability to make 25000 rotis per hour to feed passers by, pilgrims and visitors. The astounding sizes of the vessels used to cook the meals holds quintals of quantities, all of which is procured from a steady flow of donations for the Golden Temple. It has 2 community halls where people have to sit on the floor and wait for the Langar to be served.

After the volunteers finish serving the food, a clarion call of ‘Jo bole so nihal’ is yelled, to
which the crowd yells back ‘Sat Sri Akal’. You can eat your heart out in the Langar of the
Golden Temple, for extra rotis or accompaniments all you have to do is raise your hand in gratitude while the volunteers come and refill your place with the scrumptious meals of the Langar.

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Apart from being the land that holds people with a larger than life attitude, Punjab is a land of vast agricultural stretches and a land of rivers but most significantly it is a land that serves the most interestingly scrumptious dishes that rules the heart of food enthusiasts all over the country. Punjabi cuisine is exotic in its own way with rustic yet simple culinary practices with rich buttery flavours featured in a diverse range of dishes. Here are a few lip smacking famous foods of Punjab that you must not miss :

1. Amritsari Kulcha - Lip Smacking food of Punjab 

This local variation of the famous naan is known for its crispy texture and spicy taste. This proud member of the Punjabi cuisine is available in numerous variants like Paneer Kulcha, Aloo Kulcha, Masala Kulcha, Keema Kulcha, etc, and is usually eaten with chana/ chole and a glass of lassi.

2. Sarson ka Saag and Makki di Roti 

This dish is eaten as a staple daily in Punjabi households, especially during winters and is a delectable match of flavours made in heaven. This wholesome meal is commonly consumed with ghee, white butter or jaggery that helps in providing essential nutrients during winters.

3. Lassi - Refreshing drink of Punjab 

Definitely to surpass as the most common drink in Punjab and most parts of North India, Lassi has a sweet version and a saltier one, both of which have the ability to win over the taste buds of literally anyone when served in a huge tall glass with a rich topping of heavy cream.

4. Tandoori Chicken - Famous chicken dish in Punjab 

Tandoori Chicken is one of the famous food items of Punjab. This flavourful mouthwatering appetizer is made of moderate sized chicken pieces carefully marinated in a flavourful mixture of yoghurt or curd seasoned with different spices that make up the tandoori masala which are then fitted in skewers and cooked in the tandoor. They are usually served with green chutney and have a heavenly taste.

5. Amritsari Fish - Flavourful Food of Punjab 

Popularly known as Amritsari Machhi, this dish is a famous appetizer in Amritsar and is made from a batter of seasoned gram flour. Best served with green chutney, this mouthwatering dish will surprise you with its jam packed flavors.

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Located in the city of Punjab, the Golden Temple of Amritsar is definitely an incredible place brimming with incredible people dedicated to rendering you with an incredible experience. Also known as the Sri Harmandir Sahib or the Sri Darbar Sahib, is the holiest Gurdwara in Sikhism, symbolising the openness of Sikhs, towards all people irrespective of their religion. Standing tall in all its glittering glory, this temple is adorned with a man-made lake that is brimming with fishes.

 The Gurdwara has entry gates open to all sides denoting the virtue of Sikhism which preaches that everyone entering the premises of the Golden Temple will be treated with equal respect without any basis of discrimination for anyone and everyone.

When you visiting golden temple, you should try Guru- ka Langar.

  Apart from the magnificence of the Golden Temple, it houses the largest running community kitchen in the world, popularly known as Guru ka Langar which was started by Sikh’s first guru Guru Nank Dev Ji in 1500 CE , Langer  is open to people from all castes, colours, creeds, gender and religion. Free meals are served to thousands of people every day in the community hall of the Gurdwara at the Golden Temple of Amritsar.

Guru Nanak started langar as a mark of serving the homeless and hungry people, and langar also symbolizes equality which means no one is above or below one another; everyone sits down on the floor with each other, irrespective of their status in the society. Guru’s main motive was that no one should sleep hungry.

 It has 2 community halls where people have to sit on the floor and wait for the Langar to be served. After the volunteers finish serving the food, a clarion call of ‘Jo bole so Nihal’ is yelled, to which the crowd yells back ‘Sat Sri Akal’. You can eat your heart out in the Langar of the Golden Temple, for extra rotis or accompaniments all you have to do is raise your hand in gratitude while the volunteers come and refill your place with the scrumptious meals of the Langar. 

Langar is served in almost all the Gurudwara’s, and it is pure veg food served with all the nutrients required by a person; you can always ask for more food if needed.

Volunteers at Gurudwara

The Guru Ka Langar at the Golden Temple is mainly run and serviced by volunteers by their own free will to be a part of the Sewa with no motive of reward or personal gain. Sewa means selfless service, it is a way of life for many Sikhs, and it has become a part of their daily life. It is one of the ways to show faith towards Waheguru (the ultimate guru).

They help in preparing the meals by chopping vegetables, even cooking meals ranging from rotis to sweet dish. They keep the kitchen up and running for 24 hours of the day so that anyone who comes to the Langar does not have to go back empty stomach.

 Here, on normal days, almost 50,000 to 60,000 eat at the Langar hall and the numbers go up to 1,00,000 during religious gatherings. Although most meals are handmade, the Gurdwara in Golden Temple has a roti making machine with the ability to make 25,000 rotis per hour to feed passers-by, pilgrims and visitors. The astounding sizes of the vessels used to cook the meals hold quintals of quantities, all of which is procured from a steady flow of donations for the Golden Temple.

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