The highly anticipated Bandra Fair has finally started today, September 14, and will continue till September 21, next Sunday. While the fair usually happens earlier in the month, the excitement for this time among most devotees and Mumbaikars has been palpable as it has become an annual ritual for most people in Mumbai. 

The beauty of the fair that takes place around Mount Mary’s Basilica is that it has something for everybody. While devotees can buy religious items and place them as offerings, the Bandra Fair also has games and performances for all ages. However, the most exciting part of the fair is the many different kinds of food stalls that start all the way from the steps and go right out offering different kinds of treats. They not only sell your black chana (kala chana) but also kadio bodios, Kerala halwa, and even choris pao along with petha, pickles, and other digestives.