Kulangar


Kulangār 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. 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. The site is a popular place of pilgrimage, attracting visitors from around the province.