Anjan

Anjan is a popular name in India, of persons, places, or animals.

In Hindu mythology, it is name of an elephant who was Diggaj of the South. He has a wife or mate named Angada.

Anjan the king

One Anjan, according to ancient Indian texts, was a king of Mithila.

Anjan the mountain

According to the Ramayan, there was a mountain of this name. The Vanars (monkeys) living in the Anjan mountain were invited by Sugriv to join him. It is said that about three crore monkeys from this mountain went to join the forces of Sugriv for an attack on Lanka to rescue Sita who was finally rescued after Ram-Ravan battle.

Anjan the Village

Anjan, also spelled Aanjan, is a small village in Gumla district of Jharkhand in India. It is situated at about 18 km away from Gumla via Toto. It is famous as the birth place of Mahaveer Hanuman. This village derived its name from the goddess Anjani, the mother of Mahaveer Hanuman. The goddes Anjani used to live in Anjani Gufa (Cave) which is situated at about 4 km from the village upon a hill. Many objects of archeological importance had been found in this place. The objects obtained from this place can be seen at Patna Museum in Bihar. There is an idol of mother Anjani with Hanuman in her lap near Anjani Gufa (cave).

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Anjan Gufa, Anjana, Anjananandan, Anjanavati, Anjaneya