Anjaneri

Anjaneri, one of the forts in the mountain range of Nasik-Trimbakeshwar, is considered to be the birthplace of god Hanuman. Anjaneri is located 20 km away from Nasik by Trimbak Road. It has become a famous trekking spot for local Nashikites, specially in the rainy season.

Anjaneri
Anjineri fort Nasik
Highest point
Elevation	1,280 m (4,200 ft)
Coordinates	19°55′N 73°34′E
Naming
Native name	अंजनेरी किल्ला
Geography
Anjaneri Location of Anjaneri, Maharashtra
Location	Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Parent range	Trimbakeshwar
Geology
Mountain type	hill fort

History

Jain temple

Hindu mythology says Hanuman is the incarnation of Shiva, the god of destruction.[1]

Anjaneri is an attraction of Nasik city, which is also an important fort in the Trimbakeshwar region. Situated at 4,264 feet (1,300 m) above sea level, it lies between Nasik and Trimbakeshwar.

Anjaneri is the birthplace of Hanuman, and is named after Hanuman's mother, Anjani.[2]

108 Jain caves are found here belonging to 11th-12th century.[3] The area around Anjaneri was once ruled for a brief period by Veersen Ahir (also spelled Abhir), who made it his capital.[4]

References

1. "AboutShiva.com - About Shiva - Hanuman Jayanthi". About Shiva. 9 April 2009. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
2. "Anjaneri, Trimbakeshwar". Must See India. Archived from the original on 18 October 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
3. Titze & Bruhn 1998, p. 78.
4. Rameśa Desāī (1987). Shivaji, the Last Great Fort Architect. Maharashtra Information Centre, Directorate-General of Information and Public Relations, Government of Maharashtra. p. 57.

• Titze, Kurt; Bruhn, Klaus (1998), Jainism: A Pictorial Guide to the Religion of Non-Violence (2 ed.), Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 81-208-1534-3