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      • Officially, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, colloquially known as Mount Bandra and Mount St Mary Church; is a basilica (shrine) of the Roman Catholic Church, located at the Bandra neighbourhood of Bombay (Mumbai), India.
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  2. Officially, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, colloquially known as Mount Bandra and Mount St Mary Church; is a basilica of the Roman Catholic Church, located at the Bandra neighbourhood of Bombay (Mumbai), India.

  3. Community Spirit: The Bandra Fair is a time for family reunions, social gatherings, and fostering a sense of togetherness within the community. Scenic Venue: Located on a picturesque hillock overlooking the Arabian Sea, the basilica provides a serene and beautiful setting for this annual event.

  4. 1570 - With the Jesuit Fathers beginning to take care of ministry in Bandra with headquarters at Santa Ana Church (near the old slaughter house), a simple Oratory made of mud emerges at the Mount near Lands End, for private devotion only.

  5. The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, Bandra more commonly known as Mount Mary Church, is a basilica of the Latin Church in India, located in the Bandra neighbourhood of Bombay (Mumbai).

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    The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, more commonly known as Mount Mary Church, is a Roman Catholic Basilica located in Bandra, Mumbai. The feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on the first Sunday after 8 September, the birthday of the Virgin Mary. The feast is followed by a week-long celebration known locally as the Bandra Fair and is v...

    The sick and the suffering choose a candle or wax figure that corresponds to their ailment and light it in Church, with the pious hope that Mother Mary will consider their appeals for help.

    Although the current church edifice is just 100 years old, the history behind the current statue of Our Lady goes back to the 16th century when Jesuit priests from Portugal brought the statue to the current location and constructed a chapel. In 1700 Arab pirates interested in the gilt-lined object held in the hand disfigured the statue by cutting o...

  6. May 23, 2023 · Mount Mary Church, also known as Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, is a Roman Catholic church located in Bandra West, Mumbai. It is one of the most revered and visited churches in Mumbai and attracts millions of devotees and visitors every year.

  7. Officially, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, colloquially known as Mount Bandra and Mount St Mary Church; is a basilica of the Roman Catholic Church, located at the Bandra neighbourhood of Bombay (Mumbai), India.