Temples and gurdwaras face LPG cylinder shortage; Community kitchens may scale back services during upcoming festivals

In Ranchi, community kitchens nestled within temples and gurdwaras are feeling the pinch of a looming LPG cylinder shortage. As fuel supplies dwindle, many have reverted to the age-old practice of cooking with firewood. The gurdwara's langar, a sacred meal typically serving thousands, is now facing uncertainty, particularly with major festivals on the horizon.