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PHOTOS: Mumbaikars, devotees throng Bandra Fair in large numbers near Mount Mary

PHOTOS: Mumbaikars, devotees throng Bandra Fair in large numbers near Mount Mary

Some stalls may have been missing occupants but that didn't deter other stall owners from making up and enjoying the festival in its full festive fervour. Till now, it has not only seen youngsters but also children and the elderly come with their family

08 January,2025 11:59 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai churches with stained glass depict the birth of Christ

IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai churches with stained glass depict the birth of Christ

As the world celebrated Christmas this week, mid-day.com explores stained glass in Mumbai’s churches and how they depict the Nativity of Jesus. City architects, conservationists and enthusiasts dive into the depiction, connection between stained glass and churches, and need for conservation

06 December,2024 02:54 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
PHOTOS: With Bandra Fair here, Mount Mary Church shines bright with decorations

PHOTOS: With Bandra Fair here, Mount Mary Church shines bright with decorations

As Mumbai's Catholic community celebrated Nativity of Mother Mary, Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, or Mount Mary Church, as it is more popularly called has been decorated with flowers and garlands as people came to visit Bandra Fair

09 September,2024 04:58 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
PHOTOS: As Bandra Fair begins, here's all you need to know about the history

PHOTOS: As Bandra Fair begins, here's all you need to know about the history

Every year, the Bandra Fair is celebrated over eight days from the first Sunday after September 8. With the the first Sunday coinciding with the date that commemorates the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, popularly called the birthday of Mother Mary, it will start from September 8 and continue till September 15 this year. Interestingly, the history of Bandra Fair celebrated around Mount Mary's Church goes back a few hundred years ago and has evolved to attract many devotees not only from places around Mumbai but also India, and more particularly by people of all religions. Here's all you need to know about it

08 September,2024 09:53 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto

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