Ahead of the feast of the Nativity of Our Lady, popularly called the birthday of Mother Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, on September, many churches across Mumbai and India observed nine days of prayer in preparation. Here are some glimpses from the church in Irla, which is among the most popular churches dedicated to her in the city

Celebrated by Mangaloreans across India and the world for Nativity of Our Lady on September 8. Here are some colourful glimpses from Karnataka