Devotees seek blessings on fourth Bada Mangal in Prayagraj

Prayagraj: Thousands of devotees on Tuesday offered prayers at the Lete Hanuman temple at Sangam on the occasion of the fourth Bada Mangal. The devotees started thronging the temple since early hours on Tuesday morning and the influx continued till late evening hours. The idol of Lord Hanuman was decorated with fruits and flowers on the occasion.Similar crowd was witnessed at almost all the city temples.Priests said that Bada Mangal day is considered auspicious for worshipping Lord Hanuman, who is believed to remove negativity and bring peace and prosperity. June 3 (Tuesday) was the fourth Bada Mangal, and the fifth and the last auspicious Tuesday of the Jyestha month would be observed on June 10, they added. Noted religious scholar Dr Amitabh Gour told TOI that Bada Mangal holds significance among devotees as worshipping Lord Hanuman on Bada Mangal is believed to bring blessings and remove obstacles. He added, "Devotees also observe fasts, offer special prayers, and participate in community feasts (bhandaras) on this day." Meanwhile, policemen were deployed to regulate the flow of devotees at prominent temples in the city.