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IN PHOTOS: Thousands of devotees celebrate Nativity of Mother Mary at St. Mary's Basilica in Bengaluru

Updated On: 09 September, 2025 04:12 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Along with the likes of Mount Mary's Basilica in Bandra, the Bengaluru basilica is known to be one of the oldest churches in the state, and one that hosts the feast annually for devotees

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Followers of Christianity celebrated the Nativity of Mother Mary on September 8 across India. Photos Courtesy: PTI

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Followers of Christianity celebrated the Nativity of Mother Mary on September 8 across India. Photos Courtesy: PTI
Scattered clouds cover the skyline above St. Mary's Basilica during the chariot procession of Mother Mary as part of the culmination of St. Mary's annual feast and festival, at the St. Mary's Basilica, in Bengaluru on September 8

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Scattered clouds cover the skyline above St. Mary's Basilica during the chariot procession of Mother Mary as part of the culmination of St. Mary's annual feast and festival, at the St. Mary's Basilica, in Bengaluru on September 8

People assemble in large numbers to take part in the chariot procession of Mother Mary during the culmination of the festival that starts with nine days of Novena

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People assemble in large numbers to take part in the chariot procession of Mother Mary during the culmination of the festival that starts with nine days of Novena

Like many places across the country, devotees assembled in large numbers to take part in the chariot procession, that was followed by mass service

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Like many places across the country, devotees assembled in large numbers to take part in the chariot procession, that was followed by mass service

Interestingly, St. Mary's Basilica is an important church in India, along with Mount Mary's Basilica in Bandra in Mumbai, which also celebrated the feast

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Interestingly, St. Mary's Basilica is an important church in India, along with Mount Mary's Basilica in Bandra in Mumbai, which also celebrated the feast

In Mumbai, the feast continues in the form of the Bandra Fair from September 14 to 21 this month with food, activities and more

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In Mumbai, the feast continues in the form of the Bandra Fair from September 14 to 21 this month with food, activities and more

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