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| "The Lord has sent me into world for the purpose of
spreading Dharma (Righteousness) every where and to destroy the evil doers root
and branch. Know ye holy men! I have come solely for the purpose of
establishing Dharma, protecting the Saints and completely uprooting the wicked
men." |
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| History of Nanded |
| Nanded is one of the historical places in Marathwada
region of Maharashtra State. It is situated on the north bank of Godavari
River. It is famous for Sikh Gurudwaras. Nanded is a town of great antiquity.
It is said that during the Puranic days, Pandavas traveled through Nanded
district. Nandas ruled over Nanded through generations. In 1708, Guru Govind
Singh the tenth spiritual leader of the Sikhs came over to Nanded, his
permanent abode. It was he who preached amongst the Sikhs that there need not
be any spiritual leader for them and they should take Granth Sahib as their
leader. A monument has been constructed at the place where he breathed his
last. A Gurudwara has also been constructed there. It is known as Shri Huzur
Abchalnagar Sachkhand Gurudwara. |
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