Langar Houz

Langar Houz is a suburb of Hyderabad, located near Golconda. It is a major commercial center for some villages on that part of the city.

History

Langar means "a chain used to tether an elephant".[1] As per legends a golden langar was donated to a Muslim recluse by a Queen. Later this langar was cut into small pieces and distributed amongst various Muslim holy men. This is carried out every year on fifth day of Moharram as Langar Procession.[2]

Cantonment

There is a Military Hospital and a central school Kendriya Vidyalaya Golconda No.1 at Langar House. It has become a gateway to around 20 engineering colleges as the students stay in rented apartments or houses.

References

  1. ↑ Modern Hyderabad. John Law. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
  2. ↑ Legacy of Nizam's. Vani Prakashan, New Delhi. 2002. Retrieved 2010-08-04.


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