The short answer
Gurdwara Maltekri (Mal Tekdi) Sahib: what visitors should know first
Visit it if you have a car and a spare hour: it is quiet and distinct from the city shrines, and it ties Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh together in one story. Take a car or auto from the city.
History and context
The story behind Gurdwara Maltekri (Mal Tekdi) Sahib
Holidify records Guru Nanak's visit in 1512, the faqir's death in 1610 and a later court ruling in favour of the Sikhs in 1930 that marked the site as a heritage place.
Useful facts
Gurdwara Maltekri (Mal Tekdi) Sahib facts at a glance
- Location
- Maltekri Road, Deglour Naka, Nanded
- Faith
- Sikhism
- Known for
- Guru Nanak's 1512 visit and the faqir's grave
- Visitor note
- Head covered, shoes off
- Distance
- About 5 km from the city, near the airport
Why it matters
Why Gurdwara Maltekri (Mal Tekdi) Sahib is worth your time
Mal Tekdi connects the two ends of Sikh history that meet in Nanded: Guru Nanak's journeys in the south and Guru Gobind Singh's last stay two centuries later. It is a reminder that the gurdwaras here do not all date from 1708.
It also records an interfaith relationship: a Muslim faqir whose care of a hut became a guardianship of Sikh funds. A court recognised the site as a Sikh heritage site in 1930, according to Holidify, which says something about how seriously the community took the story. Pair it with Sangat Sahib and the story becomes a connected loop of treasure, soldiers and succession rather than an isolated stop.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Guru Nanak's visit
Reported 1512 stop on the way south.
- 02
The faqir's grave
Located just behind the gurdwara.
- 03
The quiet setting
One of the calmest gurdwaras around Nanded.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Hire a car or auto and head out along Deglour Naka, near the airport; Holidify places the gurdwara about 5 km from the city. The setting is calmer than the central shrines, and a short visit is normally enough.
The story is the reason to come. Holidify says Guru Nanak visited in 1512 on his way to Sri Lanka, met a blind Muslim faqir named Sayyad Shah Hussain Lakad and blessed him, asking him to keep the hut clean and look after money buried for a future Guru. The faqir died in 1610, and the funds later reached Guru Gobind Singh's army. The faqir's grave is just behind the gurdwara, which shows how interfaith the tradition is.
Add it to a morning that also takes in Sangat Sahib, where the shield from this treasure is kept.
Plan with confidence
Visit as a guest, not a spectator.
- Take a car
- Combine with Sangat Sahib
- Cover your head
- Carry water
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Maltekri Road, Deglour Naka, about 5 km from the city centre
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Best time
- Morning
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The site is flat and the walking short, but it is outside the dense city, so transport is needed. Shade and seating are limited.
- Tickets and access
- No ticket. Cover your head, remove shoes and keep the visit respectful.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The site is flat and the walking short, but it is outside the dense city, so transport is needed. Shade and seating are limited.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Why is Mal Tekdi important?
Holidify says Guru Nanak visited in 1512 and entrusted funds to a faqir, which later reached Guru Gobind Singh's army.
How far is it?
Holidify places it about 5 km from the city, near the airport.
Is it crowded?
Generally much quieter than the central shrines.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
