New Delhi: Today, devotees are observing the eighth and final Bada Mangal, also known as Budhwa Mangal. Due to the presence of Adhik Maas this year, the month of Jyeshtha was longer than usual. As a result a total of eight Bada Mangal Tuesdays dedicated to Lord Hanuman were observed.
According to Hindu beliefs, it was on a Tuesday in this sacred month of Jyeshtha that Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman first met. It’s said that observing this day is believed to remove hardships and obstacles from one’s life.
Last Bada Mangal 2026 Shubh Muhurat
- Abhijit Muhurat (Most Auspicious Time): 11:55 am to 12:51 pm
- Evening Muhurat (For Aarti): 7:22 pm to 8:23 pm
Last Bada Mangal 2026 Mahasanyog
According to astrologers, a highly favourable combination of Ravi Yoga, Hasta Nakshatra and Variyan Yoga is being formed today. Ravi Yoga begins at 11:54 am and continues until 5:24 am the following day. In Vedic astrology, Ravi Yoga is considered powerful for eliminating negative influences and doshas.
Simple Hanuman Puja Vidhi
- Wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes, preferably in red or yellow.
- Light ghee diya in front of Lord Hanuman’s idol or photograph. Offer orange sindoor and jasmine oil.
- Sit in a comfortable position and recite the Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan or Sundarkand.
- Offer Lord Hanuman his favourite foods, such as boondi laddoos, jaggery or roasted chana. Ensure that the sacred Tulsi leaves are included in the offering. A sweet Banarasi paan as an offering at the end is also considered highly auspicious.
Important Rules to Follow
- If you are observing a Bada Mangal fast today, avoid consuming salt in your meals or fruit-based fasting foods.
- Do Not Use Charanamrit. It is traditionally not used in the worship of Lord Hanuman, so devotees should keep this in mind while performing rituals.
- Offering cold water or sharbat to passers-by, and distributing food or boondi prasad to those in need, is regarded as one of the most meaningful acts of worship on Bada Mangal.
The Story of Bada Mangal
Bada Mangal is one of the most celebrated occasions in Lucknow. The city comes alive with bhandaras. In Hinduism, Tuesday is associated with Lord Hanuman, and it is believed that he first met Lord Ram during the month of Jyeshtha. Bada Mangal commemorates this sacred meeting. While most people observe the occasion through prayers at home, in Lucknow it evolved into a community celebration in which everyone could participate.
The festival is also closely linked to the Nawabi culture of Awadh. It is said that Nawab Saadat Ali Khan II, who ruled Awadh from 1798 to 1814, had a son who was gravely ill. His wife vowed that if the boy recovered, she would build a Hanuman temple in his honour. When the prince regained his health, a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman was constructed. Located in Aliganj, it came to be known as the Naya Hanuman Mandir and remains the focal point of Bada Mangal celebrations. Today, more than 20,000 bhandaras are organised across Lucknow during the festival.
