In Photos: Mumbai sparkles as churches and bylanes light up for Christmas 2026

Updated On: 24 December, 2025 08:27 AM IST | ronak mastakar

Christmas time in Mumbai sees its churches and the lanes and bylanes in Christian pockets come to life (or light, literally). Mid-Day’s photographers bring you the best of the season’s cheery sights of the lights.

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Gloria Church, Byculla. Pic/Ashish Raje

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Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, Bandra. Pic/Rane Ashish

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Holy Cross shrine, Cross Maidan, Fashion Street. Pic/Ashish Raje

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St Michael’s Church, Mahim. Pic/Ashish Raje

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St Andrew’s Church, Bandra. Pic/Satej Shinde

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Youngsters making a crib for Christmas at Gloria Church, Byculla. Pic/Ashish Raje

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Wesley Church, Colaba. Pic/Ashish Raje

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St Joseph’s RC Church, Colaba. Pic/Ashish Raje

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Bandra Reclamation promenade. Pic/Ashish Raje

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Cathedral of the Holy Name, Colaba. Pic/Ashish Raje

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St Joseph’s Forane Church, Powai. Pic/Rane Ashish

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Bandra Reclamation promenade. Pic/Ashish Raje

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