Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount
Mount Mary Basilica
A Neo-Gothic Catholic church on a small hill in Bandra, drawing worshippers of all faiths to pray. Crowds surge during the Bandra Fair in September.
The current structure of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount was rebuilt in 1904. Its Neo-Gothic twin towers stand on a small hill by the Bandra seafront, overlooking the Arabian Sea. The statue of the Virgin Mary enshrined here is said to have been brought by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Not only Catholics but also many Hindus and Muslims come to pray here, and vendors outside sell various wax ex-votos in the shape of houses, hands and feet. Each year, the Bandra Fair takes place for a week following the Feast of the Nativity of Mary on September 8, when hundreds of thousands make a pilgrimage. Entry is free. Keep quiet and dress appropriately. You can take a taxi from Bandra station for about 10 minutes, or walk to Bandstand.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Bandra Fort & Bandstand Promenade
- Bandra–Worli Sea Link
- Siddhivinayak Temple
- Dharavi
- Juhu Beach
- Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat
- Haji Ali Dargah
- Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum