Mumbai’s most iconic street celebration has begun, and Bandra has once again turned into a buzzing hub of devotion, food, and festivities. The much-awaited Bandra Fair 2025, held around Mount Mary Basilica, started on September 14 and will continue till September 21, drawing thousands of devotees and visitors daily.
Bandra Fair 2025 | Image courtesy: Anita Aikara | FPJ
Bus and transport updates
With huge crowds expected daily, BEST has rolled out 374 extra buses on select routes to manage the rush. However, no buses will head directly to Mount Mary Church. Instead, special services will operate between Bandra Station (West) and Hill Road Park, covering routes such as 321-Mary, A-202, A-375, A-422, A-473, C-71, and C-505. As per media reports, services will run from morning until night.
Mount Mary Fair, Bandra | FPJ image
Traffic diversions
To ensure smooth movement, several traffic restrictions have been enforced:
Mount Mary Road: Closed to vehicles except residents and emergency services.
Kane Road & Pereira Road: Converted into one-way streets with limited entry.
St. John Baptista Road: Access only with valid passes.
No Parking Zones: Chapel Road, Rebello Road, St Sebastian Road, Mount Carmel Road, and parts of Hill Road.
Mount Mary Festival, The Bandra Fair In Mumbai |
Best way to reach Bandra Fair 2025
The simplest way to get to Bandra Fair is via a local train to Bandra station, followed by a shared auto (around Rs 30) or private auto to Mount Mary. Taxis and app-based cabs are also an option, though traffic around the fair may mean longer travel times.
Bandra Fair 2025 | Image courtesy: Anita Aikara | FPJ
Spiritual core at Mount Mary Basilica
At the heart of the celebration is the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, popularly called Mount Mary Church. The church will witness over 1,500 devotees at each mass, with seating arrangements for 1,300 worshippers in the shamiana outside.
