Anjana was asked by sage Agastya to perform meditation on hill Venkatadri situated on the banks of Akash Ganga. This place in Vrishabhachal was the most suitable place for her to get her desire fulfilled. The sage said to Anjana, “Lord Shiv is going to be born to you. He will be as mighty as the Wind-god. So, start praying to Lord Shiv.” One day, while Anjana was engrossed in deep worship, the Wind-god appeared and said, “Devi, I am pleased with your devotion. You will get a magnificent son. My strength and speed will be his, too.” Having said so, the Wind-god infused his powers into mother Anjana. In due course, Anjana was blessed with a child, Hanuman. Adrika, too, gave birth to a child, who was named Adri. This child of Adrika went on to become the governor of dwarfs.
Birth of Hanuman and Adri
