Anjan Dham, also known as Anjani Mandir, is a temple
dedicated to Anjani or Anjana, mother of Hanuman. The murti or idol of Anjani
worshipped in the temple is of Mother Anjani sitting with Bal Hanuman in her
lap. The temple is located on the banks of Khatwa River amid the hills of
Netarhat.
As per the legend in the area, Hanuman was born to Anjana, a
female Vanara or monkey, and Kesari, a male monkey, in Anjana Giri mountains.
Ma Anjana was an apsara who was born on earth due to a curse.
Ma Anjani did tapasya at Anjan Dham to get back her lost
status. She then gave birth to Hanuman.
The main murti of Anjani worshipped in the shrine is 3 ft
tall. On the left side of Ma Anjani is the statue of Radha Krishna. On the
right side of Ma are the murtis of Ram, Sita and Lakshman.
The Shivling worshipped in the shrine is known as
Chakradhari Linga.
There are two caves near the shrine known as Chandgupha and
Kundari Bodagupha. The caves constantly emit fragrance of scented agarbatti.