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| The main festivals that are celebrated in all the
Sikh Gurudwaras are related to the Birth of various Sikh Gurus and
installations of Guru Granth Sahib. All the Gurudwaras observe rituals
for the Martyrdom of various Gurus. The Sikhs also celebrate festival like
Maghi, Basant, Baisakhi, Raksha Bandhan, Diwali and Lohri. |
| Sr.
No. |
Month |
Festival |
others |
| 1. |
Jan-Feb |
Birthday of Guru Harrai
Ji, Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji |
Maghi, Lohri, Basant
Panchami |
| 2. |
Feb-Mar |
|
Hola Mahalla |
| 3. |
Mar-Apr |
Birthday of Guru Andad
Dev Ji
|
Baisakhi |
| 4. |
Apr-May |
Birthday of Guru Arjan
Dev Ji & Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji |
|
| 5. |
May- Jun
|
Birthday of Guru
Amardas Ji & Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Ji |
|
| 6. |
Jun-Jul |
Birthday of Guru Hargobind
Ji |
|
| 7. |
Jul -Aug
|
Birthday of Guru Harikishen
Ji |
|
| 8. |
Aug-Sept |
|
Raksha Bandhan |
| 9. |
Sept-Oct |
Birthday of Guru Ramdas Dev Ji
Installation of Guru Granth Sahib Ji Parklok Gaman of Guru Gobind Singh Ji |
Pahla of Prakash Guru Granth Sahib
Ji |
| 10. |
Oct-Nov |
Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Gurupurub Dooj and Panchami (Gurtagaddi Gurupurab) |
Dushehra, Diwali |
| 11. |
Nov-Dec |
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji |
|
| 12. |
December |
Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji |
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| Around Nanded
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| Malegaon: This
village is famous for a very big held in honour of Lord Khandoba. The big fair
namely "Malegaon Yatra" is held in Margashirsh Vadya 14. Malegaon is situated
at a distance of about 57 km from Nanded. The fair is famous for its animal
market. At the time of the fair, horses, donkeys, camel etc. are brought in
large numbers. Thousands of people visit the fair. |
| Natural Wealth : Nanded
has plenty of forest wealth. There are thick forests in Kinwat, Bhokar and
Hadgaon talukas of the district. Teak, Bamboo, Moh, Tendu are the trees found
in these forests. There is Penganga sanctuary near Kinwat. In this sanctuary.
Tigers, leopards, bears and peacocks are observed. |
| Kandhar Fort: Kandhar
Town is famous for its fort. Kandhar fort is situated in the heart of the Town.
Encircling the fort, is a ditch filled with water. Its construction is
attributed to the Rashtrakuta King Krishna III of Malkhed who styled himself as
Kandharpuradhi Swar. Outside the Kandhar fort at some distance is a hillock on
which is situated an old Idgah held in reverence by the muslims. It is of
Nizamshahi period with two domes in characteristic Ahmednagar style. |
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