Famous Churches In Mumbai

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Details Of Churches In Mumbai:

1. Mount Mary Church

Mt. Mary Church is among the most well-known churches in Mumbai with devotees assembling here from all faith. Situated in West Bandra past Hill Road, the Basilica of our Lady of Mount Mary was built by the Portuguese in 1640. Mary Church is famous for the kind rituals that reinforce the power of prayers. People strongly believe that Mount Mary fulfils their genuine wishes if prayers are made earnestly and faithfully. The locale of Mt. Mary Church is just as picturesque as it's sacred. One can watch the sunset and calmness that engulfs Arabian Sea from this place. With devotees flocking Mt. Mary Church all round the year, it has gained a special place of faith among the hearts of people from all sects and religions. People strongly believe that Mount Mary fulfils their genuine wishes if prayers are made earnestly and faithfully.

2. Mahim Church in Mumbai

Mahim Church, a very famous church which is located near the sea face area of Mahim, between Mahim and Bandra. This is a very old monument Church of Mahim well known between Christians and other Hindu communities. Mahim Church is located in the West of Mahim (Western Railway). One can catch a taxi to reach the devine place in the minimum fare (please check our auto/taxi fares below). One can reach Makhtum fakih Ali Paru dargah in very short distance from Mahim Church.

3. Afgan Memorial Church

Bombays Afghan's Church is also known as St John, The Baptist Memorial is Devoted to a British Soldier that died in one of the Afghans War during 1838. This Church was constructed during 1847 AD at Colaba (old mumbai). It's a tribute to a Soldier died in an Afghan Sindh war. This place is very old and has beautiful art works on glass and some lovely Sculptures. It's an old Monument in Mumbai heritage. It is located at Colaba Causeway (i.e. between Colaba and Old Womans Island ) in Mumbai which was constructed by British East India Company.

4. Cathedral Church Mumbai

It is also known as Famous Roman Catholic Cathedral located in Colaba (South Mumbai) Area. It is famous for being the first Anglican churches in Mumbai city. This place is also known as Pro- cathedral church.

Cathedral of St. Thomas was built in replacement of old cathedral in Mumbai located in Bhuleshwar area as there was small Christian community there.

5. Holy Family Church

A very nice, peaceful and famous place near Andheri Kurla Road, this place is adjacent to Popular car Bazaar with a very spacious environment. Since 1965, this Holy Family church is famous between residents of Andheri for prayers and worships. Also a very famous holy family school, (It's a parish institution) which was constructed in 1963 just next to the church. This group is also famous for Holy family Hospital in Mumbai.One can fine lovely positive quotes (words) everyday on Board or church facing the road. It is a very good place of worship for Christian community of Andheri.

6. Our Lady of Salvation Church

This is one of the oldest Churches of Mumbai (Bombay) which was built by Portuguese under a name of "O Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Salvacao". It is also known as 'Portuguese Church' by Mumbaikars. It's a distinct barn like structure and also 200 to 300 years old church of Mumbai, and one of the only two churches in Mahim-Dadar location. Outside the Church's main entrance, there is mortuary, a memorial to Baretto, and which still names this location as 'Mahim'.

Few things about the church:

City: Mumbai
State: Maharashtra
Location: West India
Type of Building: Church
Religion: Christianity
Best Time: September
Accommodation: Accommodations are easily available in Mumbai.
Accessibility: Mumbai is accessible by the major Indian cities by air, road and rail.