Anjan Dham

Anjan Dham is a Hindu temple complex located in Anjan village in Gumla district, Jharkhand, about 18 km from Gumla town. It is revered by devotees as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, son of Anjana. The site includes a hilltop temple, the Anjani cave, and ancient idols set amid forested hills. It is a prominent pilgrimage centre in Jharkhand and attracts visitors for its religious association and natural surroundings.

Visitors can expect a forested hill setting with a temple complex at the top reached by stone steps. The site includes the main Hanuman shrine, the Anjani cave believed to be the meditation place of Anjana, small shrines and ancient idols, and views of surrounding hills and forests. The area is quiet and devotional, with pilgrims offering prayers, walking trails around the hill, and local stalls near the base.

Anjan Dham is traditionally associated with Anjana, mother of Hanuman, who is believed to have meditated in the cave on the hill. The site contains ancient idols and a cave shrine that reflect long-standing local worship. It is documented in district tourism records as a historic religious site of Gumla district with folklore linking it to the Ramayana period.

The site holds significant religious importance for devotees of Lord Hanuman and is considered his birthplace in local belief. It is a major pilgrimage destination in Jharkhand, especially crowded during Hanuman Jayanti and Tuesdays and Saturdays. The temple reflects regional devotional traditions and community fairs held during religious festivals.