This time, not 4, but full 8 blessings of Lord Hanuman will shower on Mars. Know why this is a very special coincidence:

News India Live, Digital Desk: ‘Bada Mangal’ has special significance in entire North India including Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. But the Jyeshtha month of the year 2026 is bringing gifts of happiness for the devotees. This year, a wonderful coincidence is taking place regarding the number of ‘Bada Mangal’ or ‘Budhwa Mangal’ falling in the month of Jyeshtha. According to astrological calculations, this year in the month of Jyeshtha Not 4 but full 8 big Mars Will fall. This rare coincidence is happening due to ‘Adhikmaas’, due to which Hanuman devotees will get double time to worship Bajrangbali.

Why are 8 Bada Mars falling? Amazing mathematics of Adhikamas

Usually, there are four or five Tuesdays in the month of Jyeshtha which are called ‘Bada Mangal’. But in the year 2026 in the month of Jyeshtha according to the Hindu calendar. Adhikamaas It seems. Whenever there is Adhikamas of any month, the number of days of that month increases. For this reason, in 2026, Jyeshtha month will be divided into two parts – First Jyeshtha and Second Jyeshtha. Including these two months, there will be a total of 8 Tuesdays, which will be celebrated as ‘Bada Mangal’. For the devotees, it will be like a Mahakumbh to get the special blessings of Hanuman ji.

Important dates of Bada Mangal 2026

For the convenience of the devotees, the possible dates of 8 Bada Mangal are given here:

First Jyestha Mars: May 5, May 12, May 19 and May 26.

Second (Adhikamaas) Jyeshtha Mars: June 2, June 9, June 16 and June 23.

Worship Method and Importance: How to please Bajrangbali?

On the day of ‘Budhwa Mangal’ the old form of Hanuman ji is worshipped. It is believed that on this day, Hanuman ji took the form of an old monkey to shatter the pride of Bhima.

Bath and resolution: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear red clothes.

Chola and Sindoor: Offer vermillion mixed with jasmine oil to Hanuman ji (offer chola).

enjoyment: Offering Bundi laddu, halwa or sweet pura on Bada Mangal is considered very auspicious.

Text of Sunderkand: Reciting Sunderkand or Hanuman Chalisa on this day removes all the bad defects and troubles of life.

Bhandara: According to the tradition of Lucknow, on this day, organizing ‘Pyu’ and ‘Bhandara’ at various places and providing food to the poor is considered fruitful.

Historical importance of Bada Mangal

The beginning of Bada Mangal is considered to be from the period of Nawabs of Awadh. It is said that the Begum of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah had made a vow in the Hanuman Temple of Old Lucknow, on the completion of which she organized a grand celebration. Since then, the festival has become a symbol of communal harmony and devotion, where both Hindus and Muslims come together to perform service.