12/05/2026
Do you know the story behind the origin of Bada Mangal in Lucknow?
According to local beliefs and popular stories from Lucknow, the tradition of Bada Mangal is linked to the Aliganj Hanuman Temple and the faith of Begum Janab-e-Alia, whose devotion is believed to have inspired the city’s tradition of seva and bhandaras during Jyeshtha Tuesdays. Over time, this tradition became a part of Lucknow’s identity itself.
Even today, on every Bada Mangal, the city witnesses several bhandaras and acts of seva across its streets.
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