The festival is also closely linked to the Nawabi culture of Awadh. It is said that Nawab Saadat Ali Khan II, who ruled Awadh from 1798 to 1814, had a son who was gravely ill. His wife vowed that if the boy recovered, she would build a Hanuman temple in his honour. When the prince regained his health, a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman was constructed. Located in Aliganj, it came to be known as the Naya Hanuman Mandir and remains the focal point of Bada Mangal celebrations. Today, more than 20,000 bhandaras are organised across Lucknow during the festival.
