Every year, the Mount Mary Festival, popularly known as the Bandra Fair, is celebrated with great fanfare at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount in Bandra, Mumbai. The annual festival is a perfect time to pay homage to Mother Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, who was born on September 8. Mount Mary Feast or Bandra Fair is held at the Mount Mary Church, also called the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, in Bandra. Bandra Fair 2024 will start on September 8 and end on September 15.

It is a significant cultural and religious event held annually in Mumbai and draws a large number of visitors every year. This week-long fair, usually taking place in September, coincides with the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8. As Mount Mary Feast 2024 nears, here’s all you need to know about Mount Mary Feast 2024 dates, Bandra Fair 2024 date, mass timings and the significance of this annual festival.

Mount Mary Feast or Bandra Fair 2024 Dates

Mount Mary Fair  2024 or Bandra Fair 2024 will start on September 8 and end on September 15.

Mount Mary Fair Mass Timings

The morning masses on September 8 are scheduled to be held at 5:30 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. The main feast mass, however, will be held at 11:30 AM. The last mass during the Mount Mary fair will be held at 12:30 PM. It is important to note that there will be no evening masses.

Mount Mary Fair Significance

The Mount Mary Festival is a grand annual event that spans about a week. Also popularly known as Bandra Fair, the week-long event is centered around the historic Mount Mary Church in Bandra. People of various faiths attend the fair. As per historical records, the Bandra Fair is estimated around 300 years old.

According to legend, the celebration began when a statue of St Mary was discovered floating in the Arabian Sea between 1700 and 1760, which a Koli Christian fisherman had already dreamt about earlier. Monti Fest celebrated by Goans, Karwaris & Mangaloreans is similar to the Bandra Fest and coincides with the Nativity.

(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

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