Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, Nanded

About Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, Nanded

Hazur Sahib on the banks of the Godavari River in Nanded is one of the five Takhts, the seats of authority in Sikhism. Here Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru, spent his last days, declared the Guru Granth Sahib the eternal Guru of the Sikhs, and died in 1708. The gilded gurdwara was built in the 1830s with funds from Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Hazur Sahib follows some distinctive ritual traditions, and its inner chamber, the Angitha Sahib, displays weapons and relics associated with the Guru. Several other historic gurdwaras surround the town. Nanded hosts lively processions during Hola Mohalla and Dussehra, and pilgrims from Punjab often travel south by special trains.

What to see

• Gilded Sachkhand sanctum
• Angitha Sahib chamber
• Display of the Guru's weapons and relics
• Langar halls
• Gurdwara Nagina Ghat and Banda Ghat on the Godavari

Visiting Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, Nanded: practical guide

Best time

October to February

Hours

Open around the clock

Entry

Free

Dress code

Head covered; remove shoes; no tobacco

Nearest airport

Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport, Nanded (NDC), 7 km

Tips from experienced pilgrims

• Free accommodation is available in sarais
• Attend the night ceremony of laying the scripture to rest
• Summer heat is intense

Festivals and special days

• Hola Mohalla
• Dussehra procession
• Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurab

Etiquette for visitors

Guidance drawn from Sikhism tradition. Always follow signs and local custodians.

• Cover your head inside a gurdwara; scarves are usually provided.
• Remove shoes and wash your feet and hands before entering.
• Do not bring tobacco, alcohol or drugs onto the premises.
• Sit on the floor and avoid pointing your feet at the Guru Granth Sahib.
• Accept karah prashad, the sweet offering, with cupped hands.
• Volunteering in the langar kitchen is welcomed.

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