Lord Hanuman Temple, Aliganj, Lucknow

"In Lord Hanuman Temple, Aliganj, Lucknow there was a big fair known as Bara Mangal fair (May -June) is held here on a huge Scale."
There was two highly venerable Lord Hanuman temples in Aliganj, one built in 1783 and the other built in 1798 by Chhatar Kunwar, the queen mother of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan.
There was an interesting and historic story related with the temple-Begum Janab-e Alia (wife of the third Nawab of Awadh, Shuja-ud Daulah 1753-1775), dreamt of a divine presence commanding her to build a temple honoring Hanumanji. Nawab ordered that the statue be got established in a temple near Bara Imambara.  While the statue was being taken, the elephant carrying it, stopped and sat down at a place in Aliganj. A number of efforts to stand up the elephant became futile.On the advice of a  saint of  the area, Begum ordered to establish the Lord  Hanuman at that same place.A temple was got constructed at this place and nearby plot of land was given for the upkeep of temple. This temple is now called new Hanuman Temple of Aliganj in Lucknow.
The compound of temple was very beautiful there was also a beautiful pond and lots of trees.

Bara Mangal

On first Tuesday of the Jeth month according to Hindu calender Bara Mangal was celebrated. This was  uniquely symboleof the Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb and synthesis of culture. It portrays the secular approach and respect that the Nawabs of Awadh had towards the different religious beliefs of their subjects.Thousands of people offer tons of sweets and flowers at the shrine that is revered by not only Hindus but also other faiths.The Famous ‘Bara Mangal’  festival of Lucknow is held in Lucknow each year.Who offered his prayer in this temple his desire will complete.