Feeding 100,000 People for Free: The Scale of Sikh Seva
In short: Discover how the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi manages one of the world's largest communal kitchens. This video explores the logistical feat of preparing massive celebratory feasts while upholding a tradition of radical hospitality.
The Gurudwara Bangla Sahib operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing free meals to between 30,000 and 40,000 people daily. During significant religious holidays, such as the birth anniversary of the 10th guru, Gobind Singh, the demand can exceed 100,000 people.
To meet this immense scale, the kitchen integrates industrial machinery to cook the majority of its food in large batches. The operation serves as a primary example of 'Seva', or selfless service, where massive logistical coordination meets spiritual devotion.
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