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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Preparations for Mount Mary fair in Bandra commences

IN PHOTOS: Preparations for Mount Mary fair in Bandra commences

Updated On: 02 September, 2024 11:09 AM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

The preparation for the annual Bandra fair, which comes alive around the Basilica of the Mount Mary in the Bandra area, has commenced. Pics/ Ashish Raje

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The preparation for the annual Bandra fair, which comes alive around the Basilica of the Mount Mary in the Bandra area, has commenced. Pics/ Ashish Raje

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The preparation for the annual Bandra fair, which comes alive around the Basilica of the Mount Mary in the Bandra area, has commenced. Pics/ Ashish Raje

The fair, this year, will begin from September 8 on the day of Nativity of Mother Mary which is also known as the birthday of Mother Mary. 

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The fair, this year, will begin from September 8 on the day of Nativity of Mother Mary which is also known as the birthday of Mother Mary. 

Usually, the Fair commences on the first Sunday after the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. 

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Usually, the Fair commences on the first Sunday after the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. 

Stalls are being set up outside the church ahead of the renowned Fair which will begin on Sunday. Simultaneously, some policemen were seen patrolling the area.

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Stalls are being set up outside the church ahead of the renowned Fair which will begin on Sunday. Simultaneously, some policemen were seen patrolling the area.

The week-long Bandra Fair, which takes place around the church and along its steps, is expected to culminate on September 15.

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The week-long Bandra Fair, which takes place around the church and along its steps, is expected to culminate on September 15.

The Fair will be coinciding with the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations this year which will commence on September 7 and conclude on Anant Chaturdashi 10 days later. 

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The Fair will be coinciding with the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations this year which will commence on September 7 and conclude on Anant Chaturdashi 10 days later. 

Meanwhile, many devotees were spotted praying at the Mount Mary Church on Sunday evening; some of them lit candles after offering prayers. 

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Meanwhile, many devotees were spotted praying at the Mount Mary Church on Sunday evening; some of them lit candles after offering prayers. 

The altar has been decorated for the novena, which takes place for nine days before the feast. 

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The altar has been decorated for the novena, which takes place for nine days before the feast. 

During the novena, devotees offer prayers to the Virgin Mary, who is the mother of Jesus Christ, while also seeking her blessings.

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During the novena, devotees offer prayers to the Virgin Mary, who is the mother of Jesus Christ, while also seeking her blessings.

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