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IN PHOTOS | Nativity of Our Lady: Learn these 5 important facts about the feast day

Updated On: 07 September, 2026 12:36 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Every year, Nativity of Our Lady, also known as the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is observed on September 8 to mark the birthday of Mother Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ

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Nativity of Our Lady is marked on September 8 every year. Photo Courtesy: Pexels/File pic
Nativity of Our Lady is marked on September 8 every year. Photo Courtesy: Pexels/File pic
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Nativity of Our LadyEvery year, Nativity of Our Lady is observed on September 8 to mark the birthday of Mother Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ
Nativity of Our LadyEvery year, Nativity of Our Lady is observed on September 8 to mark the birthday of Mother Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ
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Who is Mother Mary?Being the mother of Jesus Christ, Mother Mary, also known as Virgin Mary, is an important religious entity in Christianity, for devotees across the world, and there are many celebrations about the different parts of her life
Who is Mother Mary?Being the mother of Jesus Christ, Mother Mary, also known as Virgin Mary, is an important religious entity in Christianity, for devotees across the world, and there are many celebrations about the different parts of her life
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Velankanni in Tamil NaduEvery year, Velankanni is a popular pilgrimage place in Tamil Nadu in India dedicated to Mother Mary, as devotees make their way to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health during this time of the year
Velankanni in Tamil NaduEvery year, Velankanni is a popular pilgrimage place in Tamil Nadu in India dedicated to Mother Mary, as devotees make their way to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health during this time of the year 
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Bandra Fair While there are many different types of celebrations across the world, Mumbai's very own Mount Mary's Basilica, also has the Bandra Fair, a 300-year-old celebration that continues till today
Bandra Fair While there are many different types of celebrations across the world, Mumbai's very own Mount Mary's Basilica, also has the Bandra Fair, a 300-year-old celebration that continues till today
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Churches dedicated to Mother Mary in MumbaiCelebrations are held at Mount Mary's Basilica is popular, Church of our Lady of Health of Velankanni in Irla in Vile Parle, and Our Lady of Vailankanni Shrine in Uttan
Churches dedicated to Mother Mary in MumbaiCelebrations are held at Mount Mary's Basilica is popular, Church of our Lady of Health of Velankanni in Irla in Vile Parle, and Our Lady of Vailankanni Shrine in Uttan

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