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Apart from social occasions, there are some Pause and Reflect

other occasions when many people eat meals
together. These are called community meals. On what occasion did you last eat in a

They are not hosted by an individual, but by community gathering?
different organisations managing the place Analyse
where the meals are served.

Gurdwaras and Temples

Langar is a free meal served in a gurdwara and bhandara is a free meal served in a temple.
People of all religions sit together on the floor and eat these meals. Food is cooked and
served by volunteers. It is often served on plates made of dried leaves called pattals or

in disposable plates. Only vegetarian food is served in langars and bhandaras.

langar bhandara

Hostels

Many children study in a hostel or a boarding school.
This is a school where students study and stay with

other children. They are served their meals in a
common dining hall at fixed times.

children having meal at hostel
Mess

A mess is a common place where meals are served to
the people of the armed forces. Festivals and functions

are also celebrated in a mess.

men having meal at mess

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