LUCKNOW, May 12 -- The second Bada Mangal of Jyeshtha witnessed massive participation across Lucknow, with devotees thronging Hanuman temples and Bhandaras. While around 317 bhandaras were officially registered with the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, the actual number of food distribution stalls across the city was estimated to be more than double the registered figure.

Long queues were seen at Bhandaras where volunteers distributed mango panna, poori-chhola, kaddu sabzi and boondi prasad.

The atmosphere remained devotional throughout the city with bhajans echoing at major Hanuman temples. Heavy crowds were reported at Aliganj Hanuman Temple, Purane Hanuman Mandir, Hanuman Setu, Hanumant Dham, Gulachin Mandir, Lete Hanuman Mandir and Da...