Anjneri kille ke bare me jankari Engraji
Anjneri Fort information in English
• Location:
Anjaneri Fort is situated in the Trimbakeshwar range of the Sahyadri mountains, in Nashik district of Maharashtra state, located in the western part of India.
• Height of Anjaneri Fort:
The height of this fort is 4200 feet above sea level, and its elevation from the base is about 2500 feet.
• The climb to this fort is easy, and it is classified as a hill fort (Giridurg). There is a stairway path to reach the top of the fort.
• Routes to Reach Anjaneri Fort:
Anjaneri Fort is about 175 kilometers away from Mumbai and 237 kilometers from Pune city.
Route: Nashik – Trimbakeshwar Road – Anjaneri Phata – from this junction, go to Anjaneri village and then by the stairway route to Anjaneri Fort, a total distance of about 20 kilometers.
You can also reach Anjaneri Fort from Mulegaon, a nearby village.
There is also a difficult path called Budhali, which is quite steep. This path is faster and is generally used by trekkers.
By the stairway route, one can reach the fort top within about one and a half to two hours.
• Places to See on Anjaneri Fort:
• Stairway Route:
Upon reaching Anjaneri village, you can park your vehicle and start the climb using the stairway route. The path is rocky, and in some parts, steps have been carved into the stone surface. During the monsoon, water flows down this path, making it slippery, so one must be careful. This route leads to the plateau on the top of the fort.
• Anjani Mata Temple:
The first temple you encounter on the fort is the temple of Goddess Anjani Mata.
• Jain Caves:
While ascending the fort, you can see several Jain caves around the area. These caves are carved into the rock and provide insights into the Jain Tirthankaras and Jain culture. There are about 108 such caves here.
• Sita Cave:
There is a cave on the fort known as Sita Cave, which can easily accommodate about 10 to 12 people.
• Anjani Mata Tap Cave:
While exploring the fort, you come across a cave in the crevice of the hill where Goddess Anjani Mata is said to have performed penance to obtain a son. As a result of her penance, the Wind God (Pavan Dev) gave her a divine pudding (Payasdan). After consuming it, she gave birth to Lord Hanuman. It is believed that Hanuman’s childhood was spent here.
• Hanuman Birthplace Temple:
This is the sacred place where Lord Hanuman was born. A temple has been built here, known as Hanuman Janma Mandir (Hanuman Birth Temple). Inside the temple, the idol of baby Hanuman is seen in front of Anjani Mata. This is the only temple in the world where you can see the idol of Lord Hanuman in his child form. In front of the idol are two brass maces and a trident, symbolizing the boon given to Hanuman by Lord Shiva.
• Hanuman Lake:
At the lower side of the fort, there is a lake shaped like a human foot, known as Hanuman Talav. It is believed to be the footprint of Lord Hanuman, filled with water.
• Scenic Plateau of Anjaneri Mountain:
From the plateau of Anjaneri mountain, one can see a beautiful panoramic view of the surroundings, including the reservoirs of Vaitarna, Darna, and Gangapur dams, as well as the lush green natural landscape around.
• Anjaneri Forest Department Area:
This region is part of the Western Ghats forest area, where rare species of plants, animals, and birds are protected. Many of these plants are not found anywhere else in the world.
• Ceropegia Anjanerica — a rare plant species found only on Anjaneri Mountain.
• Many of the plants found here are insectivorous (insect-eating).
• The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) has identified and listed some of the plant species found in the Anjaneri Fort area as rare and endangered species.
• Historical Information about Anjaneri Fort:
• In the region of Anjaneri Fort, it is believed that the mother of Lord Hanuman, Goddess Anjani, resided here. She performed severe penance to be blessed with a son.
• As a result of her penance, Lord Hanuman was born at this very place. It is also believed that Hanuman’s childhood divine plays (Leelas) took place here, and traces of those events can still be seen.
• In later times, followers of Jainism carved several Jain caves in this area.
• Over the years, this place gained recognition as a sacred site for both Hindu and Jain devotees.
• At present, the Maharashtra Forest Department is actively involved in the conservation of rare species of plants, animals, and birds found here. Many of these belong to the unique ecosystem of the Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri mountain range.
This is the complete information about Anjaneri Fort.
Anjaneri Fort Information in English.
