In a world often divided by class, religion, and status, there stands a place where none of that matters. At the Golden Temple—Sri Harmandir Sahib—in Amritsar, everyone eats. Together. Always. It is here that seva (selfless service) takes its purest form, serving love and food in equal measure.
The temple’s Langar (community kitchen), one of the largest free kitchens in the world, feeds over 100,000 people every single day, regardless of who they are or where they come from. From millionaires to daily wage workers, from tourists to devotees, all sit side by side on the floor and share a simple vegetarian meal cooked by volunteers.
- No discrimination — caste, religion, gender, or nationality
- 100% volunteer-run — thousands come daily to chop, cook, clean, and serve
- Open 24/7 — the kitchen never shuts down
- Uses over 7,000 kg of wheat, 1,200 kg of lentils, and 5,000 liters of milk daily
“This is not charity. This is equality in action,” says a volunteer who’s been serving for 15 years.
The spirit of Sarbat da Bhala (well-being of all) echoes in every roti rolled and every spoonful of dal served. Even the steel thalis (plates) are washed and reused with care—by hand, by heart, by seva.
In times where differences often dominate headlines, the Golden Temple reminds us of what it means to be truly human: to serve, to share, and to uplift—without asking anything in return. Because here, at the Golden Temple, no one leaves hungry. And no one ever will.
