Bada Mangal, also known as Budhwa Mangal, is a deeply revered festival dedicated to Lord Hanuman, especially observed in Uttar Pradesh and parts of North India. Celebrated on all Tuesdays during the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, this occasion is marked by devotion, charity, and community spirit.
What Makes Bada Mangal Special?
According to Hindu beliefs, worshipping Lord Hanuman on these Tuesdays removes negativity and brings peace and prosperity. Devotees observe fasts, offer prayers, and participate in bhandaras (community feasts), where food and water are distributed to the needy.
The spirit of Bada Mangal lies not just in devotion but also in giving. Acts of charity, especially feeding the poor and offering water, are considered highly meritorious during this time.
Bada Mangal 2025 Dates
In 2025, there will be five Bada Mangal Tuesdays, starting mid-May and extending into early June:
The roots of this celebration trace back to the Treta Yuga, when Lord Hanuman first met Lord Rama on a Tuesday in the month of Jyeshtha. This historic meeting is considered sacred and is the reason Tuesdays of this month are seen as especially auspicious for Hanuman worship.
On Bada Mangal, Hanuman is worshipped in his older or ‘budhwa’ form. It is believed that seeking blessings from Hanuman in this form helps overcome life's struggles and obstacles.
Rituals and Offerings
Apart from temple visits and prayers, devotees also make offerings of earthen pots, pitchers, and cooling items like water and buttermilk. These symbolic offerings are believed to calm the fiery planet Mars (Mangal), which can cause unrest in one’s life according to astrology.
By offering such items, devotees aim to balance Mars’s energy and reduce its negative impact—particularly helpful for those facing Manglik dosha in their horoscopes.
Bada Mangal is more than just a religious occasion; it is a celebration of faith, charity, and the timeless devotion to Lord Hanuman. With its blend of mythological significance and community service, it reminds us to stay humble, serve others, and hold on to the power of prayer.
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