The Mount Mary Festival (Bandra Fair) began on Sunday, drawing more than 17,000 devotees. (Pics/Ashish Raje)
The iconic Mount Mary Festival is also known as Bandra Fair, where thousands of people mark their presence to pay homage to Mother Mary.
Mount Mary fair has become an essential part of Mumbai’s cultural fabric over the years. The church observes over 1,500 devotees every year.
Devotees gather at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount on Tuesday amid the ongoing festival at Bandra.
Over the years, the Mount Mary Fair has become an integral part of Mumbai’s cultural and spiritual fabric.
Celebrated for more than 300 years, the Mount Mary festival at Bandra attracts thousands of devotees every year who gather to honour tradition. To curb thefts, a special squad was deployed to maintain strict vigil at the fair.
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