Bada Mangal 2025: What Is Budhwa Mangal? Date And Rituals

Bada Mangal 2025: One of the significant festivals in the Hindu calendar between May and June, Bada Mangal, also known as Budwa Mangal, celebrates Lord Hanuman and seeks His blessings on a series of Tuesdays during these months.

A major Hindu festival in states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi, it is believed, according to legend, that praying and seeking blessings of Lord Hanuman on Tuesdays in May and June is extremely pure and powerful.

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Bada Mangal 2025: Date

As Bada Mangal is observed only on a series of Tuesdays during May and June, the following is the list of auspicious dates:

• 13 May: First Bada Mangal
• 20 May: Second Bada Mangal
• 27 May: Third Bada Mangal
• 3 June: Fourth Bada Mangal
• 10 June: Fifth Bada Mangal

Bada Mangal 2025: Rituals

• Devotees wake up early, take a bath, and dress in clean clothes
• Start the day by cleaning the house and home temple, including the idol of Lord Hanuman, and other deities
• Do not forget to decorate the temple with meaningful flowers
• Sit down and chant Hanuman Chalisa to invite His presence and blessings
• Listen to the Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavacham, stories and more
• As per legend, the sacred colours are considered to be red or saffron
• During these days, people visit temples of Lord Hanuman or set up at home