Is Mount Mary Church Open 2021?
However, Mount Mary Church can be visited all year round.
How old is Mount Mary Church Bandra?
261c. 1760
Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount/Age
When was the famous Mount Mary Church built in Mumbai?
Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, Bandra
| Mount Mary Church | |
|---|---|
| Completed | Rebuilt 1904 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | 2 |
| Administration |
Who built Mary church?
The Basilica of Our Lady of Mount, locally known as Mount Mary Church is located in western suburb of Mumbai, Bandra. It is believed that the church was built by the Portuguese who brought the statue of Virgin Mother Mary when they traveled to India. The chapel was built in the 16th century.
Is Mount Mary Fair open?
Mount Mary Basilica will be open from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm for devotees and pilgrims to offer “Darshan” (prayers) to Mother Mary during the Bandra Fair. Please Note there is no Evening Mass.
How do I get from Mount Mary church to Bandra station?
The closest stations to Mount Mary Church (The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount) are:
- Band Stand Bandra is 360 meters away, 5 min walk.
- Hill Road Garden/Mehboob Studio is 742 meters away, 10 min walk.
- Bandra Reclamation Bus Station is 1875 meters away, 25 min walk.
- Bandra is 2697 meters away, 35 min walk.
Why is Mount Mary Church famous?
Mount Mary Fare: This church is more famous due to Mount Mary Fair which takes place in Bandra. Hence also known as Bandra Fair. It is a week long celebration where thousands of people visit daily. On the event of Virgin Mary birthday, the fair is celebrated on the first Sunday after 8th September.
How do I get from Mount Mary Church to Bandra station?
Why was Bandra Fair started?
Bandra Fair is a week-long fair held annually in the Bandra suburb of Mumbai (Bombay), India. The fair started when a statue of Mother Mary was found floating in the Arabian Sea between 1700 and 1760, which, according to a legend, a Koli fisherman had dreamt about a few years earlier.