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IN PHOTOS | Bandra Fair 2026: Beautiful glimpses of Mount Mary's Basilica over the years during the feast

Updated On: 06 September, 2026 03:53 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

As Mumbaikars and devotees from all over make their way to Bandra this September for the novenas and the feast of Nativity of Our Lady, they will visit Bandra Fair. However, it is incomplete without praying at the beautiful Mount Mary's Basilica. Here are some beautiful glimpses of decorations over the years after the Covid-19 pandemic break

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Devotees are visiting Mount Mary's Basilica; Bandra Fair will be held from September 13 to 20 this year. Photos Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto
Devotees are visiting Mount Mary's Basilica; Bandra Fair will be held from September 13 to 20 this year. Photos Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto
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Celebrated annually every year during September, the Bandra Fair was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but when it returned, the fair and Mount Mary's Basilica saw many thousands of devotees come to pray, and it was decorated with many different coloured flowers that adorned the statue at the altar.
Celebrated annually every year during September, the Bandra Fair was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but when it returned, the fair and Mount Mary's Basilica saw many thousands of devotees come to pray, and it was decorated with many different coloured flowers that adorned the statue at the altar. 
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When devotees returned in 2023, the beauty of the altar radiated with yellow, white and pink flowers, along with bouquets, and showcased why people continue to be enamoured with the beauty of the basilica over the years
When devotees returned in 2023, the beauty of the altar radiated with yellow, white and pink flowers, along with bouquets, and showcased why people continue to be enamoured with the beauty of the basilica over the years
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While people spent their time at the Bandra Fair in 2024, many spent time praying at the church with the altar adorned with white, purple, and pink flowers, with 'To Jesus Thru Mary', and saw a lot of people visit over two weeks attending the novena and feast masses.
While people spent their time at the Bandra Fair in 2024, many spent time praying at the church with the altar adorned with white, purple, and pink flowers, with 'To Jesus Thru Mary', and saw a lot of people visit over two weeks attending the novena and feast masses. 
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After a full year of renovations, the resplendent church saw the altar adorned with beautiful yellow and pink flowers along with 'Happy Birthday Mama Mary' attracting visitors and devotees as always in 2025
After a full year of renovations, the resplendent church saw the altar adorned with beautiful yellow and pink flowers along with 'Happy Birthday Mama Mary' attracting visitors and devotees as always in 2025 
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This year, Mumbaikars who have been visiting the church are enamoured once again sharing pictures on their social media, showcasing the altar with many different colourful bouquets of flowers (Photo Courtesy: Astril Andrades)
This year, Mumbaikars who have been visiting the church are enamoured once again sharing pictures on their social media, showcasing the altar with many different colourful bouquets of flowers (Photo Courtesy: Astril Andrades)

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