Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Mount Mary Feast 2026 Brings Faith, Food and Festivities
The Mount Mary Feast is a large religious and cultural celebration in Bandra, Mumbai.
In 2026, special prayers called a novena will happen from September 4 to September 12.
The main feast will be celebrated on September 13.
The celebrations will continue until September 20.
A big fair will take place near Mount Mary Basilica during this time.
People can enjoy food, music, rides and shopping.
Stalls will sell regional treats, sweets, religious items and accessories.
Visitors can also pray at the basilica and enjoy its view of the Arabian Sea.
The Mount Mary Feast novena will run from September 4 to September 12, 2026.
The main feast day is Sunday, September 13, followed by an octave through September 20.
The Bandra Fair will run from September 13 to September 20 around Mount Mary Basilica.
The fair will feature food stalls, shopping counters, music and amusement rides.
Stalls will offer religious souvenirs, jewellery, regional foods and popular snacks.
- Who
- Devotees, local communities, church authorities, stallholders and visitors will participate.
- What
- The Mount Mary Feast, religious services and the Bandra Fair will take place.
- When
- The novena is scheduled for September 4–12, 2026; the main feast and fair begin September 13, with celebrations continuing through September 20.
- Where
- Around the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount in Bandra, Mumbai.
- Why
- The event commemorates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and brings together religious observances, food, shopping and community celebrations.
- Novena
- September 4–12, 2026
- Main feast day
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Octave
- September 13–20, 2026
- Bandra Fair
- September 13–20, 2026
- Church stall allotment
- Around 130 stalls along the route, plus 20 stalls on the steps reserved for nuns and clergy
- BMC stalls
- More than 400 stalls across four roads approaching the Mount Mary steps will be auctioned
- Novena languages
- English, Hindi, Konkani, Marathi, Tamil, Gujarati and Malayalam