My Prayers and Practices: Langgar with Hardip Kaur from Central Sikh Temple
Langgar is a community kitchen established in Sikh temples which represents the principle of seva, or selfless service, which is highly regarded in the Sikh faith. Watch the volunteers from Central Sikh Temple come together to prepare and serve vegetarian meals to visitors from the Boon Keng neighbourhood, regardless of race, language and religion.
About the Programme
- What You'll Do
- Meet Your Host
- Important Details
What You'll Do
In Sikhism, “langgar” refers to a community kitchen and the free vegetarian meal served in the Gurdwaras (Sikh places of worship) to all visitors, regardless of their background or social status. It is an integral part of Sikh religious practice and represents the core principles of equality, selfless service, and communal harmony.
In this tour, Hardip Kaur will take you on a tour to meet the volunteers from Central Sikh Temple come together to prepare and serve vegetarian meals to visitors from the Boon Keng neighbourhood, regardless of race, language and religion.
Hardip will also share the key aspects of langgar and its importance in the religion. For instance, langgar embodies the principle equality, where every individual sits together and shares a meal as equals. It disregards social, economic, and religious distinctions, emphasizing the oneness of humanity. As langgar is run by volunteers or sevadars who offer their time and efforts to prepare, cook, serve, and clean up after the meals. It is considered an act of selfless service or seva, done with love and humility.
Meet Your Host
About Hardip Kaur Gill
Hardip Kaur Gill is the vice chairperson of Sikh Centre, Central Sikh Gurdwara Board (CSGB). She is born and raised here in Singapore. Strongly believing in Seva (Selfless Service), Hardip devotes her time and self to the Sikh Centre frequently and volunteers in various outreach events and activities.
About the Central Sikh Temple
The Central Sikh Temple was initially established in 1912 at Queen Street. The current site at Towner Road was officially inaugurated and opened to the public in 1988 by former president Wee Kim Wee. In 1999, the authorities declared it a historical site. Apart from the main prayer hall, the Gurdwara also has an open-air fountain and other community facilities such as a Community Kitchen that cooks meals for 1000 people on weekdays and 2000 on weekends. Central Sikh Temple also has classrooms and a seminar room to better facilitate our programs. Sikh Welfare Council(SIWEC) that does tremendous community work is also housed in Central Sikh Temple.
The Central Sikh Gurdwara, the Gurdwara Sahib Silat Road and the Sikh Centre are all managed by the Central Sikh Gurdwara Board (CSGB) which runs the day-to-day operations of these religious and community sites. The CSGB also reaches out to the local Sikh community through music, weekly Langar Outreach Program(LOP) feeding 300 people and Various Children Programs.
More Details
What to bring?
- Participants should be dressed respectfully in smart casual (i.e. collared shirt, long pants and covered shoes). Sleeveless attire, shorts/miniskirts or sandals are strictly not allowed. Participants will be denied entry if they dress inappropriately. Participants are reminded to bring scarves to cover their heads before the tour.
- Please do not bring cigarettes, alcohol, meat or any food, or dangerous items with you or in your bag to be respectful to the temple.
- Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own earphones (with a standard 3.5mm audio jack) because we will be using radio guides for the tour!
- Please ensure that you bring along any personal medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.
Other important information
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration.
- The tour will proceed rain or shine.
- Parking is available at Parking is available at 900 Serangoon Rd Singapore 328260.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed at event premises.
Disclaimer
- All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
- Each ticket admits only one participant.
- By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.
- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
Time and Duration
Days & Dates
Saturday, 19 August 2023
Ticket Price
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
Meeting Point
Ending Point
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