St. Mary's Basilica, Bengaluru

Archdiocese of Bangalore

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Religious Place

Entry Fee & Ticket

There is no entry fee for the church and the timings of this place are 6 AM - 8 PM | No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

St. Mary's Basilica opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Open Days

The St. Mary's Basilica is open every day for visitors

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April

Place Visit With

Family Married Couples Friends Parents Siblings Youngsters

543 m away

MG Road Metro Station

697 m away

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) Metro Station

1.1 km away

Shivajinagar Metro Station

1.3 km away

Cantonment Metro Station

1.3 km away

Trinity Metro Station

1.8 km away

How to Reach St. Mary's Basilica

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from St. Mary's Basilica.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Bangalore Airport

26.0 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Bangalore East Railway Station

3.1 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Kengeri Bus Terminal

14.2 km away

About St. Mary's Basilica

St. Mary's Basilica is the oldest church in Bangalore, which is built in the shape of a cross. The church was built in 1882 and has been given the status of a minor basilica, being the only church in the state. The church is popular for the festivities that take place during the St. Mary's Feast in September every year, during which a large crowd can be seen.

On the porch of the church there is a large statue of Mother Mary with baby Jesus in her arms, and the idol is adorned with traditional Indian women's sari every day.

Architecture of St. Mary's Basilica

St. Mary's Basilica is a Gothic-style church, designed by a French architect. The church is 172 feet tall and 50 feet wide, with its stained glass windows, decorative motifs and graceful arches that adorn the walls. The grand and magnificent tower that forms the faÃ§ade of the church is 160 feet high.

Interesting facts about St. Mary's Basilica

A beautiful 6 feet high statue of Mother Mary holding baby Jesus in her arms just outside the church building.
Mother Mary is draped every day, in a sari, which is the typical dress of an Indian woman.
The main feast day of the Church is celebrated every year on 8 September, the feast day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with great grandeur.
St. Mary's Basilica is one of the churches that restores the traditional belief of Christianity.
The church is a busy part of a Muslim neighborhood and is next to a market.
Beautiful depictions of various events from the Bible attached here make it a sight to behold.

St. Mary's Basilica FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Archdiocese of Bangalore, Bengaluru.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the St. Mary's Basilica: There is no entry fee for the church and the timings of this place are 6 AM - 8 PM | No Entry Fee St. Mary's Basilica opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM..

𝒜. You should visit St. Mary's Basilica during January, February, March, April months for best experience.