Why was langar created?

Answer 1

Langar (Community Kitchen) was started by Guru Angad dev Ji, the second Guru of Sikhism. As Sikhism grew, more and more Sikhs came from far and near to pay their homage to Sikh Guru. Guru Angad Dev Ji thus started langar so that Sikhs coming from long distance could have some food.But more importantly, there was also a social factor for it, as the society was divided into many castes and the difference between Hindus and Muslims.It was made mandatory by Sikh Guru that only when one would sit down at the same level as the other and eat together that one can join the Sangat (Company of Holy).Thus, the cooking, cleaning of dishes and serving of food happens with everybody involved irrespective of their background. All of them sit on the ground,as it is consider to be levelled and eat food. This practice is still in effect at Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship). The other name for langar is Pangat. So the saying goes: First Pangat, then Sangat.

So Langar is Very Important as it brings everybody from all corners together.

When creating the meal, Sikhs follow the practice of Sewa. Sewa means selfless service.

Answer 2

The second Guru of Sikhism, Guru Angad Dev Ji started Langar(usually translated as Community Kitchen).Since during early times of Sikhism the society was divided into many classes and castes.Also because of the difference between Hinduism and Islam.Furthermore, as Sikhism was also growing, this institution was started by Guru Angad Dev Ji that anyone who comes to see the Guru must sit of equal platform usually on the ground irrespective of caste,color,origin,gender should eat together thus bringing people together and thus eliminating the division of people created by the society.People coming from all over the places cook food together and serve each other and then wash the dishes.Langar continues to remain in all the Gurudwara(Sikh places of workship), and its free for all.