Welcome to MOUNT MARY BASILICA, Bandra
For over a hundred years situated atop a hillock near Lands End Bandra, overlooking the Arabian Sea is Mount Mary's Basilica a beautiful edifice in stone that simply stands out in its grandeur, an abode of tranquility, peace, reassurance and hope!
Mount Mary's, affectionately beckons one and all. No invitations are required to spend time with our Blessed Mother. Once inside this beautiful church even a single glance at Mary with the child Jesus is a feast for the eye, both natural and that of faith.
Thanking God or simply paying homage with the simplest or rarest of gifts, Mount Mary's provides ample scope. For those who are in need of divine grace, to all of you who are troubled with the problems of daily life,come and worship at the Shrine of Mary. She is the Mother of all mankind. She will grant you solace, understanding and Hope. Mother Mary leaves no one unaided.
This website would help you understand the background of this basilica, to keep yourself updated on the timings for the availability of the various services and to become aware of the other special programmes taking place in and around the basilica. You may also use this website to explore the various spiritual questions that time and again come to your mind.
The Editor
For any specific assistance at the Shrine, you can either meet with the Rector - Fr. Vernon Aguiar, or the Vice-Rector - Fr. Sunder M. Albuquerque by appointment.
Views of the 'Sanctum Sanctorum' depicting the ceiling, the 'Papal Insignia-1954' (left of the altar)
This beautiful, wooden statue (in the picture above) was initially brought by the Jesuits from Portugal during the sixteenth century. It was then placed atop the main altar of a tiny oratory on a hill at Lands End in Bandora (Bandra). Over the centuries devotion to this statue grew tremendously as numerous favours were granted. As its popularity increased so did the number of devotees and pilgrims that visited this shrine from all over, often referring to it as... OUR LADY OF THE MOUNT
The seven steps 'Marble Altar'
Location
GETTING THERE - By air
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, is the closest airport, the Basilica is situated approximately 12 Kms. from the international airport and about 8 Kms. from the domestic airport. Pre-paid taxis are available at both airports.
GETTING THERE - By road
The Basilica is accessible by motorable roads, reaching there often depends upon the prevailing normal or chaotic traffic situations. Local public road transport (auto-rickshaws & taxis) to the shrine is easily available, however the public bus (BEST) route no. 211 from the Bandra Station turnarounds at Lands End. From there a fairly steep but short uphill climb (via Kane Rd.) to the Basilica is required.
Another bus route no. 214 from the Bandra station too has its turnaround point near the steps of the Mount via St. John the Baptist Rd. This bus stop is referred to as 'Mount Mary Steps', these steps allow one access from the eastern side but are used only as an exit route during the Bandra Fair in September.
GETTING THERE - By rail
The closest railway stop is the historical Bandra Station currently over a hundred years old, it has always been an instrumental link between devotees and Mount Mary's Basilica. It is approximately 2.5km away.
Notice: 3RD MARCH 2024
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1. The Way of the cross at 6:15 pm on the following days:
- Tuesdays: Konkani
- Wednesdays: Marathi
- Fridays: English
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2. Every Sunday in Lent the Passo service and Mass in Marathi will be at 4:30 pm.
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3. PPC Meeting on Monday, 4th March at 7.00 pm
Events
- All
- Prayer for Peace 2022
- Christmas Eve mass celebration - 2021
- Memories of Christmas - 2020
- The Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Prayer for Peace 2022
Prayer for Peace 2022
Christmas Eve Mass - 2021
Christmas Eve Mass Celebration - 2021
Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Prayer for Peace 2022
Prayer for Peace 2022
Christmas Eve Mass - 2021
Christmas Eve Mass Celebration - 2021
Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Prayer for Peace 2022
Prayer for Peace 2022
Memories of Christmas 2020
Memories of Christmas 2020
Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Christmas Eve Mass - 2021
Christmas Eve Mass Celebration - 2021
Prayer for Peace 2022
Prayer for Peace 2022
Memories of Christmas 2020
Memories of Christmas 2020
Christmas Eve Mass - 2021
Christmas Eve Mass Celebration - 2021
Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Prayer for Peace 2022
Prayer for Peace 2022
Prayer for Peace 2022
Prayer for Peace 2022
Christmas Eve Mass - 2021
Christmas Eve Mass Celebration - 2021
Memories of Christmas 2020
Memories of Christmas 2020
Christmas Eve Mass - 2021
Christmas Eve Mass Celebration - 2021
Memories of Christmas 2020
Memories of Christmas 2020
Prayer for Peace 2022
Prayer for Peace 2022
Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
Memories of Christmas 2020
Memories of Christmas 2020
Prayer for Peace 2022
Prayer for Peace 2022
THE CLERGY & RECTORS - After being made an independent Shrine
Contact Us
We would like you to share your experiences and testimonies with us when Mary was there to aide and assist you, please use the attached form and submit it to us.
Space permitting we will publish your testimonial so that others too may benefit from your experience.
As far as possible we will try and answer your queries. Due to editorial constraints we may not be able to personally respond to you.