Bada Mangal 2025: The 5 Auspicious Tuesdays That Invoke Hanuman Ji's Blessings – History, Rituals, and Significance

Bada Mangal 2025 Dates: May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10

As we step into the spiritually charged month of Jyeshtha in the Hindu calendar, devotees across parts of North India are preparing for one of the most powerful series of Tuesdays—Bada Mangal or Budhwa Mangal. Unlike Hanuman Jayanti, which is celebrated across India on a single day to mark the birth of Lord Hanuman, Bada Mangal spans over 4 to 5 Tuesdays in May-June and is celebrated predominantly in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Rajasthan.

But what makes Bada Mangal so unique? Here's everything you need to know—from its fascinating origins to the rituals that bring divine blessings.

What is Bada Mangal?

Bada Mangal is a cluster of sacred Tuesdays falling in the month of Jyeshtha (usually mid-May to mid-June) and is entirely dedicated to the worship of Lord Hanuman. These days are considered extraordinarily auspicious for seeking strength, protection, and blessings from Bajrang Bali. Devotees believe that any ritual or prayer performed on these Tuesdays is fulfilled quickly and without obstacles.

Surprising Origin Story: A Nawab’s Devotion

Unlike many Hindu festivals, the roots of Budhwa Mangal trace back to a Muslim ruler—Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Lucknow. Historical accounts suggest that the Nawab and his wife turned to Lord Hanuman when their son fell seriously ill. Miraculously, the child recovered. As an expression of gratitude, the Nawab not only renovated a Hanuman temple but also declared that all Tuesdays of Jyeshtha would be celebrated in honor of Lord Hanuman.

This act of communal harmony and spiritual faith laid the foundation for what has become a powerful and widely observed tradition in North India.

Bada Mangal Dates and Observance in 2025

In 2025, Bada Mangal will be celebrated on the following Tuesdays:

• May 13
• May 20
• May 27
• June 3
• June 10

Each of these days is seen as a window of divine energy where worship can yield fast, powerful results.

Rituals and Devotional Practices

There’s no fixed "Muhurat" for Puja during Bada Mangal—devotees begin early in the Brahma Muhurat (around 4 AM), but prayers and rituals continue throughout the day. The emphasis is on heartfelt devotion.

Common Rituals Include:

• Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa 21, 51, or 108 times
• Reading the Sunderkand or Bajrang Baan
• Listening to Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach
• Lighting a diya (lamp) with ghee in front of Lord Hanuman’s idol
• Visiting temples dressed in red or saffron attire
• Observing fasts and eating only Satvik food
• What to Offer to Lord Hanuman
• Offerings play a symbolic yet significant role in the celebration:
• Sindoor (vermilion) and chola on the deity’s idol
• Bananas, laddoos, and jaggery puris as prasad
• Jasmine oil and red flowers to invoke his blessings
• Clay pots filled with water are also donated as a remedy for negative planetary influences, particularly Mars (Mangal Grah)

Some devotees also take on the service of feeding the poor, especially the leprosy-affected, as a form of daan (charity), believed to bring relief from personal suffering.

Celebrating Bada Mangal at Home (Anywhere in the World)

Whether you're in India or abroad, the essence of Bada Mangal can be embraced at home. Set up a small space for Lord Hanuman, light a lamp, and dedicate a few moments each Tuesday to chant his name:

“Om Hanumate Namah”

Families also come together to host group readings or Sunderkand recitations, believing that collective devotion amplifies the energy.

Why These 5 Tuesdays Matter in 2025

While Bada Mangal is annually celebrated, the alignment of five Tuesdays in 2025 makes it particularly potent. Spiritual leaders and astrologers alike are pointing to this year’s sequence as unusually powerful—a golden opportunity to manifest courage, destroy obstacles, and seek divine protection.

Bada Mangal isn’t just a festival; it’s a spiritual movement rooted in faith, devotion, and history. Whether you’re lighting a diya in your home or offering a chola at a temple, know that each act of devotion during these 5 Tuesdays is a step closer to divine grace.

Don’t miss the last Bada Mangal on June 10, 2025 – said to be the most powerful of all!