As people go to Bandra Fair this week, many will be visiting Mount Mary's Basilica, the holy place that has been synonymous with the fest. Here's your guide to other churches in Mumbai dedicated to the mother of Jesus Christ
Updated On: 2025-09-14 07:29 AM IST
Compiled by : Nascimento Pinto
Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Bandra
Not too far away from Mount Mary's Basilica is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, popularly known as Mount Carmel Church, situated near Lilavati Hospital in Bandra. It was built in 1894 by the Jesuit Missionaries, and the new church was blessed by former Archbishop of Bombay, Simon Pimenta in 1981.
In fact, some of the Bandra Fair celebrations take place there every year with September Garden, a cultural event that showcases dances and more by the community
Our Lady of Salvation Church in Dadar
Even Dadar boasts of Our Lady of Salvation Church, popularly known as Portuguese Church. Over the years, it has been frequented not only by locals but also people from all over the city, and country, who are in the vicinity
Church of Our Lady of Health of Velankanni in Irla, Vile Parle
Just like Mount Mary's Church and Mount Carmel in Bandra, there are more. Among many other churches dedicated to Mother Mary in Mumbai, the Church of Our Lady of Health of Velankanni in Irla in Vile Parle is one that sees pilgrims and devotees flock during this time of the year
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Orlem in Malad
Further north of Mumbai, Orlem in Malad boasts of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. The locality is known to have one of the biggest Catholic populations in the city, and a visit to the church is a must if you are in Mumbai during this time of the year
Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, IC Colony, Borivali
If you travel further down to Borivali, you can also visit Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, which is situated in IC Colony, short for Immaculate Conception Colony in Borivali. It is one of the other localities in the city known for its large Catholic population
Our Lady of Velankanni Shrine, Bhatebandar, Uttan, Bhayandar West
Situated on a hillock along the Bhatebandar Beach in Uttan, Our Lady of Velankanni Shrine is another beautiful church worth visiting when you are in Mumbai. Interestingly, a little before that you will find Our Lady of the Sea Church too -- both the churches are visited by locals, pilgrims and devotees from all over the city during this time of the year
