Introduction
Anjana is the wife of the Vanara chief Kesari and the mother of Hanuman. In the Kishkindha Kanda, she is described as a celestial nymph (apsara) named Punjikasthala, who was cursed to be born as a female Vanara.
This article primarily follows the Valmiki Ramayana. Where a well-known detail comes from a later retelling or tradition, the article identifies it.
Family
Hanuman's birth
According to the account given by Jambavan, the wind god Vayu was the divine father of Hanuman, and Kesari was his earthly father. Anjana is known as a devout and loving mother.