The highly anticipated Mount Mary Bandra Fair 2025, one of Mumbai’s most iconic fairs, finally returns this September and interested visitors can check out all the details below about the schedule
The yearly event brings together thousands of devotees and visitors from across India at Mount Mary’s Basilica, marking Mother Mary’s birthday through prayers, food, music, and tradition.
Mount Mary Fair Bandra, Mumbai: Schedule, start and last date, time, tickets and venue location
Bandra Fair 2025: Mount Mary – The Shrine of Wishes Welcomes All
Mumbai | Mount Mary Basilica in Bandra has reopened after major restoration, just in time for the Bandra Fair from September 14–21.
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The fair features a blend of centuries-old heritage with vibrant rituals, handmade candles, East Indian delicacies, and much more.
Bandra Fair 2025 significance
The Bandra Fair has been celebrated for over 300 years in honor of the miracle of a statue of Mother Mary which was found floating in the Arabian Sea by a Koli fisherman. The annual event is a reminder of that discovery and celebrates Mother Mary’s blessings. It has since outgrown from being just a Catholic tradition to a cultural gathering open to all. Each year, the fair stands as a symbol of faith, resilience, and community spirit, and attracts people from across faiths. In the more recent years, the Bandra Fair has also become a symbol of commemorating Mumbai’s unity and adaptation.
Bandra Fair 2025: dates and venue
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The Novenas will be held from September 5 to September 13 and the feast will be celebrated on September 14.
Sunday, September 7, Hindi Mass 5.30 pm
Sunday, September 14, Konkani Mass 10.30 am
Tuesday, September 16, Konkani Mass 11.30 am
Wednesday, September 17, Marathi Mass, 11.30 am
Thursday, September 18, Tamil Mass, 11.30 am
Friday, September 19, Malayalam Mass, 11.30 am
Saturday, September 20, Gujarati Mass, 11.30 am
Sunday, September 21, Marathi Mass, 10.30 am
The stalls will be open after the first mass on September 14, 2025 from 6 am to 10 pm.
This year, the Bandra Fair 2025 is set to take place from September 14 to September 21, 2025. The main celebrations and the fair stalls are set to take place around Mount Mary Basilica and near Mount Carmel Church in Bandra West, Mumbai. It will kick off right after the Nativity of Mother Mary, which is celebrated on September 8, with the novenas (nine days of prayers) leading up to the feast and fair commencement.
No tickets are needed to attend the fair.
Bandra Fair 2025: timings and schedule
Given below are the schedule and timings for the upcoming event:
| Date | Event/Activity | Venue | Details |
| May 2024 | Pranam Maria Exhibition Centre Inauguration | Across from Basilica | By Cardinal Oswald Gracias |
| 5–13 September 2025 | Novenas (9 days of prayers) | Mount Mary Basilica | Daily masses |
| 8 September 2025 | Feast of the Nativity of Mary | Mount Mary Basilica | Main feast day |
| 14–21 September 2025 | Bandra Fair (stalls, celebrations) | Around Basilica & Bandra | Festive bazaar, food, rides |
| October 2025 | Pranam Maria Exhibition Centre Formal Inauguration | Exhibition Centre | Post-fair launch |
Bandra Fair 2025: how to get there
Mount Mary Basilica is easily accessible in Bandra West, Mumbai, with public transport being the most highly recommended transportation choice. Attendees can board bus 214, which stops at Mount Mary Steps, or take an auto-rickshaw from Bandra station. Visitors from farther away can also use the Western railway line and get off at the Bandra, Dadar, or Churchgate stations. Meanwhile, Santacruz and Andheri airports are also nearby for visitors arriving by air. Due to huge crowds, visitors planning to attend with private vehicles may have to park at some distance and take a short walk up to the church and fairgrounds.
