St. Mary's Basilica, Bangalore
| Location | Archdiocese of Bangalore, Bangalore (Map 📍) |
| Entry Fee & Timing | There is no entry fee for the church and the timings of this place are 6 AM - 8 PM |
| Place Type | Churches, Religious Place |
| Place visit with | Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | January, February, March, April |
| Nearest Metro Station | MG Road Metro Station (1.0 KM) , Cubbon Park Metro Station (1.1 KM) |
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.
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.
How to reach St. Mary's Basilica
By Rail:- The church is just 5 km from Bangalore Junction, one can take a private cab or taxi to reach St. Mary's Basilica.
By Air:- The church is located 34 km away from Bangalore International Airport. One can easily reach the church by booking a cab from here.
By Metro:- Nearest metro from the church is Cubbon Park metro station which is 1.5 km away from here, one can easily reach the church by rickshaw.
Nearby famous places
- Shrungagiri Sri Shanmukha Temple 24 minutes away
- ISKCON Temple Bangalore 2.8 km away
- Kashmir Art Gallery 19 minutes away
- Infant Jesus Shrine 4.1 km away
- Sree Surya Narayana Swamy Temple 5 km away
- Bangalore Palace 1.7 km away
Frequently asked questions about St. Mary's Basilica:
𝒜. It is located at Archdiocese of Bangalore, Bangalore.
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 .
𝒜. You should visit St. Mary's Basilica during January, February, March, April months for best experience.
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📅 Last update: 2023-12-05 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
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