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Read this Anjan Dham travelogue, the sacred birthplace of Lord Hanuman. Written by traveller Pragati Bakshi, the traveller uncovers the history of ancient cave temples, the geographical location, and travel tips for this serene spiritual spot in Jharkhand.
Jharkhand, a land where divinity has manifested in natural orders of mountains, forests, rivers, flora and fauna and above all, the pristine breeze can be felt engulfing the whole of the terrain. Anjan Dham is one such place of devotion, where the penetration of modern vagaries is minimal. A place of rejuvenation for both the common people and those spiritually enlightened ones!
History of Anjan Dham
Situated on a mountain peak (Sundari Parvat), overlooking a deep gorge, is the cave temple of Anjana Dham. Folklore regarding the origin of the temple suggests that this serene place was the abode of Mata Anjana. After a deep penance, she was blessed with the motherhood of lord Bajrangbali. Therefore, the place is extremely revered and preserved as the birthplace of the almighty. At Anjan Dham, the two caves were located and were worshipped as an abode to Mata Anjana and lord Hanuman. The saying goes that an ascetic discovered the place, and later, with the propagation of local faith, the place was recognised as a place of pilgrimage. The tourism department of the Government of Jharkhand has developed the place with essential amenities and a good motorable road towards the mountain top connecting the premises of the temple that encompasses the peripheries of the mountain.
Geographical location
Anjan Dham is located in the Toto Community Development block of Gumla District of Jharkhand. Toto is a Census Town situated in the south-western part of the Chotanagpur plateau. The beautiful terrain is drained by three prominent rivers. The North and South Koel rivers and the Shankh river. The temples and caves are situated on the peak of Sundari Mountain. The tropical and monsoon forest forms a dense canopy over the region, and adding to the beauty are the seasonal wild flowers that bloom across the mountain and across the stretches of land. The monsoon season creates a spectacle to behold! Besides, a few ponds adorn the terrain.
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How to Reach
Ranchi is the nearest Airport Destination. The best mode of transportation is the road route. Gumla is connected to Ranchi through National Highway 43. From Gumla, a state roadway connects the small town of Toto, from where a motorable road leads to Anjan Village, wherein we find the abode of Lord Bal Hanuman. The total distance from Ranchi to Anjan Dham is approximately 120 Km.
Best Time to Visit
Anjan Dham is a pilgrimage, and people from far-flung areas pay reverence to lord Hanuman. Several Festivals are celebrated with fervour and zeal. The festival of Ramnavmi and the month of Sawan are celebrated with great reverence. Devotees can visit the shrine any time of the year, suiting their convenience.
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