Bandra Fest 2024- Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount.

*Welcome to Jeby's Travel Vlogs! 🌟* In this episode, we explore the vibrant Bandra Fest 2024 at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, also known as Mount Mary Church in Bandra. Taking place from September 8 to 15, this annual fair celebrates the Nativity of Mother Mary, with special Holy Masses held 6-7 times a day on September 8th, marking Mother Mary's birthday. 🎉 *Journey with me as I navigate the festive season:* *Transportation:* I took the Mumbai Local to Bandra Station, followed by a rickshaw ride to Mount Mary Church. Expect a bustling crowd due to the celebrations! Brief about Mount Mary Fair *Legend:* Discover the story behind the fair, which began after a Koli Christian fisherman found a statue of the Virgin Mary floating in the Arabian Sea between 1700 and 1760. *History:* Learn about the church’s evolution from a small chapel built by Portuguese priests in 1570 to its grand renovation into a Basilica in 1761. *Festival Highlights:* Experience the eight-day fair with its lively procession of the Virgin Mary statue, street decorations, and vibrant stalls selling religious items, flowers, snacks, and sweets. *Significance:* Understand how the fair symbolizes unity and celebration across different communities. *Nearby Attractions:* Bandra Worli Sea Link Mannat (Shahrukh Khan’s residence) Bandra Bandstand Hill Road and Linking Road for Shopping Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel adventures! 🌍✨ #BandraFest2024 #MountMaryChurch #TravelVlog #MumbaiFestivals #JebyTravelVlogs