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IN PHOTOS | Bandra Fair 2026: Beautiful glimpses of Mount Mary's Basilica this year

Updated On: 15 September, 2026 02:17 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Even as devotees make their way to the vibrant Bandra Fair, a visit to one of Bandra’s historic churches is also a must during this special time of the year. Every September, the church takes on a festive appearance, with its statues beautifully adorned with colourful flowers, fabrics and decorations. For many visitors, the annual tradition is an opportunity to pause, offer prayers and seek blessings, while also taking in the intricate decorations that add to the spiritual and festive atmosphere

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Mount Mary's Basilica has many different parts of the church to admire. Photos Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto
Mount Mary's Basilica has many different parts of the church to admire. Photos Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto
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Every year, devotees queue to pray at the church’s altar, which is adorned with colourful flowers. This year is no different, with worshippers pausing after their prayers to admire the beautifully decorated statue
Every year, devotees queue to pray at the church’s altar, which is adorned with colourful flowers. This year is no different, with worshippers pausing after their prayers to admire the beautifully decorated statue
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While the main altar is inside the church, another altar on the left side, where daily Masses are being held this week, has also been decorated. The altar glows in different shades of blue and green, adding to the church’s festive ambience
While the main altar is inside the church, another altar on the left side, where daily Masses are being held this week, has also been decorated. The altar glows in different shades of blue and green, adding to the church’s festive ambience
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While you make your way out of the church, don't forget to go up the grotto that is also decorated with colourful flowers in the form of garlands. It is one stop on the pilgrimage for every devotee who visits Mount Mary's Basilica not only during September but throughout the year
While you make your way out of the church, don't forget to go up the grotto that is also decorated with colourful flowers in the form of garlands. It is one stop on the pilgrimage for every devotee who visits Mount Mary's Basilica not only during September but throughout the year
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After the grotto, make your way to the Holy Cross in front, and pause there to pray along with hundreds of devotees, as they also click pictures to freeze their visit in time
After the grotto, make your way to the Holy Cross in front, and pause there to pray along with hundreds of devotees, as they also click pictures to freeze their visit in time 
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Walk through the Bandra Fair and you will find a cross at the bottom of the steps, and many people don't fail to stop and pray for a moment while they are there
Walk through the Bandra Fair and you will find a cross at the bottom of the steps, and many people don't fail to stop and pray for a moment while they are there

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