6 Famous Gurudwaras In Nanded One Must Visit
Gurudwara
Nanded
Religious
Nanded is located in the Marathwada region and has gained a lot of infrastructural interest from developers and religious organizations, establishing itself as an interesting tourist spot. The city is primarily known for its Gurudwaras, the most significant of them being the famous Hazur Sahib, which also goes by the name Sachkhand Gurudwara. The Gurudwara was built post the demise of the revered Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.
The name of the city is borrowed from Lord Shiva’s vehicle of consciousness, Nandi. It is believed that Lord Shiva performed penance on River Godavari’s banks, which flows through Nanded. Nanded has also become an educational hub in the Marathwada region. It is also a business hub, as the city is rich in granite, calcium, magnesium and limestone. Further, the city is also self-sustainable, and agriculture is supported by an abundance of cotton, soya beans, sugarcane, and bananas. The cotton-growing industry is supported by a regional cotton research center located in the city.
Nanded became the last leg of the journey of Guru Gobind Singh and hence it became home to several Gurudwaras that are famous till date.
Apart from Gurudwaras in Nanded, one can also visit various temples and mosques as well.
There are several tourist attractions in the city. However, the most significant of them are the gurudwaras in Nanded. Northern states such as Punjab and New Delhi are dotted by several Sikh pilgrimages or gurudwaras while there are lesser Gurudwaras in other parts of the country in comparison. However, Nanded is one exception to that.
Places to Visit in Nanded:
Gurudwara Hazur Sahib
Gurudwara Nagina Ghat
Gurudwara Bandi Ghat
Gurdwara Shikar Ghat Sahib
Gurudwara Heera Ghat Sahib
Gurdwara Sri Mata Sahib Ji
1) Gurudwara Hazur Sahib
The Gurudwara is situated on the banks of river Godavari in Nanded. It holds a significant place in the Panj Takhts of Sikhism and marks an important event in the history of the religion. The Gurudwara was built in the memory Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru. It is also known as Takht Sachkhand Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib, in which Abchalnagar refers to Nanded meaning the dutifully faithful city. The gurdwara has an inner prayer room, called Angitha Sahib, which is the place where Guru Gobind Singh Ji was cremated in 1708.
The gurdwara is home to a holy shrine Sri Hazur Sahib, which is well-preserved along with some artifacts such as some bows with arrows and a sword with a stone-studded shield. All these artifacts belonged to Guru Gobind Singh Ji and are well kept in a room known as Bunga Mai Bhago. In addition to these things of religious importance, the gurdwara also attracts tourists with a laser show. It takes place every day between 7.30 and 8.30 pm and shows the journey of ten Sikh Gurus to the viewers in a spectacular way. The gurdwara is easy to reach as there are more than enough ways to reach here including buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws.
2) Gurudwara Nagina Ghat
About 400 meters from the shrine of Sri Hazur Sahib and on the banks of river Godavari is located Gurudwara Nagina Ghat. A king from Delhi, Raja Gulab Singh Sethi laid the foundation of this gurudwara. However, the construction was completed by his wife in 1968 after his death. The building is adorned by a dome and has a special palanquin made of white marble to hold Guru Granth Sahib.
3) Gurudwara Bandi Ghat
Gurudwara Bandi Ghat is located around 400 meters from Gurudwara Nagina Ghat. The gurudwara is named after Bhai Madho Das Bairagi who was a saint who got later renamed to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. Originally from the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Bhai Madho Das Bairagi has been famous for fighting tooth and nail for the preservation of Sikh legacy.
4)Gurdwara Shikar Ghat Sahib
This gurudwara gets its name from its location. It is situated at the top of a hill and is around 12 km from Gurudwara Hazur Sahib. Its construction is a treat for sore eyes as it is a spectacular white structure adorned by a dome made of white marble.
5) Gurudwara Heera Ghat Sahib
This gurudwara is located around 9 kilometers from Nanded. It has gained popularity for being the first spot where Guru Gobind Singh Ji took shelter when he reached Nanded. The gurudwara is located north of the Godavari river and is beautified by lush green plants and trees all over.
6) Gurdwara Sri Mata Sahib Ji
This gurudwara is located only half a kilometer from gurudwara Heera Ghat. It was built in the memory of Mata Sahib Kaur, the wife of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. According to the legend, Mata Sahib Kaur laid a tent at this spot and arranged Langar for people when Guru Gobind Singh Ji was in Heera Ghat. The gurdwara is spread over an area of 250 acres and in the memory of Mata Sahib Kaur, devotees who visit the gurdwara are still served with Langar.
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