Mount Mary Church

Mount Mary Church is a Roman Catholic Church, also known by the name of The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount. It is located in the Bandra suburb of Mumbai and dates back to the year 1640. One of the most popular churches of Bombay, it is visited by people of all religions.
The church is believed to have miraculous healing powers and is thronged by devotees throughout the year. Situated amidst picturesque surroundings, Mount Mary Church is also famous for providing amazing view of the sunset over the Arabian Sea. The statue of Our Lady situated inside the church dates back to the 16th century.The Mount Mary church is situated on the peaceful hillock in Sunderban Bandra. It was built in 1640 and rebuilt again in 1761. This very beautiful church is situated in a tranquil setting where one can see both the setting sun and the Arabian Sea. The church is dedicated to Virgin Mary, who is also believed to fulfill the wishes of both the Christians and non-Christians who pray with full devotion and sincerity. People suffering from fatal diseases are known to offer wax figures corresponding to their ailment, like the figure of hands, feet etc. Though the church is crowded throughout the year, the highest number of devotes are known to attend the church during the week-long Bandra fair, where Mount Mary church in Mumbai looks even more spectacular due to the decorations and the assembly of people from all walks of life.

Inside View of Mount Mary Church