Gurdwara in Smethwick offers free meals to anyone struggling, regardless of background, upholding Sikh tradition of selfless service.
The Guru Nanak Gurdwara is in Smethwick, UK, and is one of the UK’s oldest and largest. This gurdwara has a free kitchen called a langar, and many gurdwaras have these kitchens too.
Kuldeep Singh Deol runs the Smethwick Gurdwara, inviting anyone struggling to eat there. The gurdwara wants to help during tough times and is open to all, regardless of faith.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji started langar 500 years ago. Langar shows equality through free community meals. The goal is charity and serving humanity.
They sit on the floor and eat the same vegetarian food. Rich or poor, all eat together as equals, with no background mattering; they treat all as brothers.
Volunteers run the gurdwara, with around 10,000 to 15,000 people visiting weekly. Volunteers feel it’s a gift to serve others, learning humility and feeling peace. Serving helps their karma for the future.
Sikh temples will feed you if you need it. Wear a head covering, like a scarf, and don’t use drugs or alcohol before entering.