Nanded is the headquarters of Nanded district in the Marathwada Division of Maharashtra. Nanded is considered an important holy place for adherents of the Sikh faith; its best known landmark is the Hazur Sahib Gurudwara, a former Sikh palace. Nanded is also the holy place for Hindus as it has Renukadevi shaktipeetha temple at Mahur. City is situated on the bank of River Godavari which is one of the prime river in India. Nanded has many Sufi shrines as well
