Nanded city forms a part of east central Maharashtra and lies on the banks of Godavari River. The city is located at a distance of 650 km from Mumbai and 270 km from Hyderabad. Also spelt as `Nander`, it is derives its name from `Nanda Tat` (Nanda border), a term referring to the boundary of the Magadha kingdom during 7th century BC. Nanded is also a district headquarter and the second largest city in Marthawada after Aurangabad. Latur and Parbhani districts surround Nanded on the west and Yavatmal to the north, the state of Andhra Pradesh lies to the east of Nanded and Karnataka to the south. Nanded was earlier known as `Nandigram`. It is near about equi-distance from cities like Aurangabad, Hyderabad, Solapur and Nagpur. Nanded is famous as a seat of Sanskrit learning and important due to its historical, political and social background. The 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singhji had held his congregation here.

Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib Gurudwara: The shrine of Guru Gobind Singh, it is treated in an extremely sensitive manner.

Renuka Devi Temple, Mahur: Known as the ultimate pilgrimage site, Renuka Devi Temple dates back to almost 900 years.