MOUNT MARY

It is situated on a quiet hillock in suburban Bandra. Mount Mary church is one of the most prominent churches in Mumbai with exquisite interiors. As the name suggests, it is dedicated to the Mother of Christ. The Marathi speaking communities refer to Mother Mary as "Math Mauli".

There is another statue of Mary installed outside the Church. People who have genuine faith, light wax candles before the statue and pray for the welfare of the family and their near and dear ones. Local people strongly believe that Mount Mary fulfills their genuine wishes if prayers are made earnestly and faithfully.

In September, the festival of the Virgin Mother culminates in a weeklong fair, popularly known as Bandra Fair, that has all the excitement of a small carnival.