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Birthplace of Hanuman, by belief — the Anjani-area shrines near the Dangs, linked in legend to Anjani, the mother of Lord Hanuman, amid sacred forest kunds and hills.
Of Anjani and Hanuman
The Anjan Kund area, in the forested hills around the Dangs and the neighbouring Sahyadri, is associated in legend with Anjani, the mother of Lord Hanuman — one of several places across India that claim a connection to the birth of the monkey-god.
Sacred kunds (pools), caves and shrines in this rugged, green country are revered by pilgrims, who come to honour Anjani and Hanuman amid the natural beauty of the hills. Like Pampa Sarovar and Shabari Dham, these sites weave the great epics into the living landscape of the Dangs, where forest, legend and devotion meet.
Myth and forest, intertwined. A forest shrine; modest dress is appreciated, and an illustrated emblem marks the site.
Illustration — the forest shrine.
From a riverside experiment to the road to freedom
Illustration — sacred kund.
Anjani, the mother of Lord Hanuman, gives the area its name and its devotion.
One of several places across India that claim a connection to the birth of the monkey-god.
Sacred kunds, caves and shrines amid the green hills draw pilgrims through the year.
Like Pampa Sarovar and Shabari Dham, the great epics are woven into the living landscape.
Reasons to make the time
Hanuman legend
A claimed birthplace.
Anjani link
His mother.
Sacred kunds
Forest pools.
Forest shrine
Green & rugged.
Epic landscape
Myth in the hills.
Pilgrim devotion
Honouring Hanuman.
What to look for inside
Anjan Kund
A forest shrine.
Anjani
Hanuman's mother.
How to spend an hour or two
Seek darshan
At the shrine.
Learn the Anjani legend
Hanuman's birth.
See the sacred kund
A forest pool.
Sense the forest
Green & rugged.
Honour Hanuman
A living faith.
Enjoy the hills
The Dangs around.
Illustration — Anjan Kund.
A shrine of legend
The Anjan Kund area in the forested Dangs and Sahyadri is linked in legend to Anjani, the mother of Lord Hanuman — one of several claimed birthplaces of the monkey-god.
Sacred kunds, caves and shrines amid the green hills draw pilgrims, weaving the epics into the living landscape. Myth and forest intertwined, with an illustrated emblem marking the site.
Linked to Anjani & Hanuman
A claimed birthplace
Sacred forest kunds & caves
Epic legend in the hills
When to go
Cool and pleasant — the ideal season.
Green and atmospheric.
Cooler than the plains.
⏰ Visit at aarti time in the cooler months; combine the shrines with Saputara and Pampa Sarovar.
Timings & entry
- Open at worship hours
- Morning & evening aarti
- Best in the cool season
- Amid the forest
- Free entry
- Modest dress; remove footwear
- Respect worshippers
- Photography may vary
Getting there
By Air
Surat airport (~120 km) is the nearest, with onward road connections into the Dangs.
By Rail
The Bilimora / Waghai line serves the region; continue by road to the shrine area.
By Road
Reach via Saputara or Ahwa, the main hubs for exploring the Dangs.
At Anjan Kund Shrine
FAITH & FOREST
A shrine of legend
What to shoot
The shrine.
Detail
The sacred kund.
Setting
Forest hills.
Best light
Morning.
Know before you go
More to see close by
Sunset Point
Sweeping golden views over the Ghats
Saputara
Misty hill station in the green Sahyadris
Gira Falls
A wide curtain of water near Waghai
Purna
Dense Ghat forest of leopards, deer & rich birdlife
Gira & Girmal
Gujarat's mightiest cascades, in full monsoon roar
Purna Sanctuary
Dense forest of leopards & birds
Where to eat around the ashram
Gujarati Thali
Meals on the plains route.
Dhokla & farsan
Steamed snacks.
Saputara stalls
Corn, snacks & chai.
Tribal Dangi fare
Nagli rotla, bamboo shoots & forest produce.
Anjan Kund Shrine FAQ
What is Anjan Kund Shrine?
The Anjan Kund area, in the forested hills around the Dangs and the neighbouring Sahyadri, is associated in legend with Anjani, the mother of Lord Hanuman — one of several places across India that claim a connection to the birth of the monkey-god. Sacred kunds (pools), caves and shrines in this rugged, green country are revered by pilgrims, who come to honour Anjani and Hanuman amid the natural beauty of the hills.
Where is it?
The Dangs / Sahyadri.
Is there an entry fee?
Free.
When should I visit?
October to March; at aarti time.
What's nearby?
Saputara, Pampa Sarovar and the Dangs' forests.
How long does it take?
About an hour.
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