Nanded is mentioned in the
Ramayana, as the place where Bharat's mother came from. Mahur fort was a major fort in ancient times. In Mahur, the Goddess Renuka temple is the major attraction for pilgrims. It is part of the
Saade Teen Shaktipeeth (three and a half seats of power of the deity). There are many temples in Mahur viz
Datta & Lord
Parashuram temples. Kedarguda Temple in Hadgaon district is dedicated to Lord Kedarnath, known for Devrai (the forest dedicated to God). Another ancient Temple at Gaitond (mouth of cow) in Hadgaon taluka of Nanded district dedicated to Lord Shiva is a pilgrimage site. There are three historical forts in Nanded district namely Mahurgarh, Nandgiri and Kandhar fort. The
Sahasrakund Waterfall located at Islapur village, Kinwat is a favourite destination for tourists during the monsoon. Hot water springs with containing sulphur and phosphate are believed to have medicinal properties. Unkeshwar village in Kinwat taluka has a Shiva temple. Malegaon Yatra dedicated to Lord
Khandoba in Loha taluka is considered one of biggest in India. The 10th and last living guru of
Sikhs,
Guru Gobind Singh spent his last days and here he transferred the title of
Guru to "Aad Granth" as "
Guru Granth Sahib". A gurdwara was built on the site of Guru Gobind Singh's cremation. The gurdwara is part of the
Hazur Sahib. File:Mahur temples and forts.jpg|Temples and forts in
Mahur, Nanded district File:SidhheshwarTemple Hottal.jpg|Sidhheshwar Temple near Hottal, Nanded district File:Hazur Sahib.jpg|
Hazur Sahib, a Sikh shrine located in the Nanded city == Education ==