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Bandra Mount Mary Feast 2026: Novena and Fair Dates Set
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 10:48 AM
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The Bandra Mount Mary Church has announced the dates for the 2026 Novena and the accompanying fair, marking a key event for the local Catholic community.
The annual Bandra Mount Mary Feast, a major Catholic celebration in Mumbai, has officially set the dates for its 2026 Novena and the associated fair.
According to the announcement released by the parish, the Novena will run from 1 to 9 September, culminating on 10 September with the main feast day. The fair, which runs concurrently, will be open from 5 to 12 September.
The East Indian community, a long-standing part of the Bandra congregation, will operate stalls at the fair, offering traditional foods and showcasing their cultural heritage in the local language.
With thousands of devotees expected to attend, the event is anticipated to boost local tourism and reinforce the community’s cultural ties.
According to the announcement released by the parish, the Novena will run from 1 to 9 September, culminating on 10 September with the main feast day. The fair, which runs concurrently, will be open from 5 to 12 September.
The East Indian community, a long-standing part of the Bandra congregation, will operate stalls at the fair, offering traditional foods and showcasing their cultural heritage in the local language.
With thousands of devotees expected to attend, the event is anticipated to boost local tourism and reinforce the community’s cultural ties.