Kulangar Explained

Official Name:Kulangar/ Kolangar
Native Name:کلنگار, کلنګار
Settlement Type:village
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:Afghanistan
Coordinates:34.0381°N 69.0222°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Afghanistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:Rural District
Subdivision Name1:Logar Province
Subdivision Name2:Puli Alam District
Timezone:IRST
Utc Offset:+4:30
Timezone Dst:IRDT
Utc Offset Dst:+5:30

Kulangār/ Kolangar (Dari: کلنگار, Pashto: کلنګار) is a village in Pul-i Alam District, Logar province, Afghanistan.

Name

The folk etymology behind the name Kulangār is for it to having to do with a story about a crane (Persian: kulang, کلنگ).[1] The more likely origin of the name however are the Dardic words kul meaning "tribe" and aṅgār meaning "fire", making up the meaning "fire tribe". This origin may be a relic of the Dardic languages native to the region in pre-Islamic times.

The Shrine of Malik Sabz Ali

In Kulangar lies the shrine of Malik Sabz Ali ibn Malik Yusuf (died 1541 CE).[2] The site is a popular place of pilgrimage, attracting visitors from around the province.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Comprehensive Persian-English Dictionary, Including the Arabic Words and Phrases to be Met with in Persian Literature. Joseph. Steingass, Francis. 1892. dsalsrv02.uchicago.edu. 2018-05-03.
  2. Web site: The Kabul Times - Logar ancient, historical sites need urgent attention. thekabultimes.gov.af. en-US. 2018-05-03.