Mount Mary Church Mumbai
About
Historic Catholic church on hilltop with annual Bandra Fair. Officially the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, this 17th-century church was originally built by Portuguese Jesuits atop a hill overlooking the Arabian Sea. Destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, the current Gothic structure dates to 1904. The church houses a revered statue of the Virgin Mary, believed to have miraculous powers. Each September, the week-long Bandra Fair (also called Mount Mary Fair) draws over a million visitors with food stalls, rides, and cultural performances. The hilltop location offers sweeping views of Bandra's coastline and the surrounding neighborhood.
Basic Information
Timings
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
September (fair time) or October to March
Place Type
Religious
How to Reach
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Mount Mary Church
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Mount Mary Church
History
Built by Portuguese, famous for annual September fair
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
September (fair time) or October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Bandra Fair attracts thousands
Hilltop location offers views
Visit during annual fair for cultural experience
Climb steps for exercise
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