Mount Mary Church is located on a small hill facing the ocean. It is a semi-Gothic style structure which was built over 100 years ago. Legend states that Mother Mary’s statue is much older around 16th century.
With the month of September setting in, it was Mother Mary’s birthday on September 8. The following week is the Bandra fair. With the Bandra fair beginning this week, the church and its ground have a festive look. Over thousands of devotees come to this church every year from all over the country and not just Mumbai. The duration of the fair is of 8 days which is part of the annual Feast of Our Lady of the Mount celebrations.
A glimpse into the fair that began on 13 September 2015
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September 17, 2015
Nice, that is an interesting structure Kashpal. More intriguing is the stalls in front, it kinda imbues the cultural confluence of India and the western culture. And the gothic style is pretty lovely, we have something similar in Mysore as well 🙂
September 18, 2015
Nice to be here, a well described post…Keep it up..!!
September 18, 2015
Thank you for stopping by. Do keep visiting.:)
September 20, 2015
We went to an enormous Cathedral here in New Jersey sometime back and i am feeling like i should write on that (with pics).
Good to know the 8-day fair!
September 21, 2015
Do write about it. Will look forward to the post:)
September 21, 2015
Not coming up till next month end, buddy. I already have material for next 6 posts
September 21, 2015
That is fine, buddy. I understand, you can take your time.:)
September 21, 2015
Quite an interesting structure 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
September 21, 2015
Interesting place and nice pictures.
A Rat’s Nibble
September 22, 2015
Nice post and lovely pictures 🙂