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The main attraction at Nanded is the Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib that is the main Gurudwara. It is one of the four High seats of Authority of the Sikhs.
Guru Gobind Singh, 10th and last Guru of the Sikhs died here and his ashes are buried in the Gurudwara beside the river Godavari.
Visitors also go to the Nanded fort that is surrounded by Godavari River on three sides.
A popular place nearby is Shrikshetra Mahurgad, which is a pilgrim centre known also as Mahur; it has many temples and a fort.
Other Activities:
Another important pilgrimage center is Vaijnath, located about 130-km from Nanded. It is one of the 12 locations of Jyotirlingas that are sacred for Hindus.
You could also visit the village of Unkeshvar, situated on the bank of river Penganga, for its hot water springs.
Located in the southeastern part of the state, 650 kms from Mumbai and 270 kms from Hyderabad, Nanded was earlier known as 'Nandigram'. It is situated along the river Godavari and is known for its historical, social and political importance. It was the birthplace of three famous Maratha saint-poets - Vishnupant Shesa, Raghunath Shesa, and Vaman Pandit. And is also a holy place of Sikhism. |
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Nanded - Quick Facts, Airport, Best time to visit |
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| Quick Facts |
Getting There |
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Maharashtra |
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Nanded |
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19°05′N 77°16′E |
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Marathi, Hindi, Telugu and English |
| Nanded Climate / Weather |
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Summers 22°- 40°C. Winters 12°-33°C |
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| Nearest Airport |
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Aurangabad |
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| Nearest Train Stations |
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Nanded |
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| Main Road Highways |
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Nanded - Aurangabad State Highway |
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| Best time to visit |
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| October to March |
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