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Budhwa Mangal dedicated to Hindu God Hanuman

Budhwa Mangal is dedicated to Hanuman and is observed on Tuesday or Mangalwar in certain months as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India. Budhwa Mangal is observed on the last Tuesday in the Bhadrapad month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India. The day is also known as Bada Mangal.

Generally, in North India Mangalvar or Tuesday in a week is dedicated to the worship of Hanuman.

Special pujas and rituals are observed on the Budhwa Mangal day with thousands of people visiting Hanuman Temples. People also chant the Hanuman Chalisa on the day.

It must be noted that one of the popular Budhwa Mangal is observed on the Tuesday falling after Holi festival.

Please note that Bada Mangal is also referred to Tuesdays dedicated to Hanuman  in Jyeshta month (June - July) in Lucknow and other nearby regions in Uttar Pradesh.