We now take you to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount that was opened to the public in 1904. It has stood the test of time and opened its doors to the lonely, sorrowful, needy, sinful and grateful souls. It has been a lighthouse perched on Mary hill, radiating the light of Christ through Mary, to those who have faith in her.
The original chapel, built in the 16th century was pulled down in the year 1900 to make room for a majestic quasi-gothic church. The statue was mounted in the Oratory, situated on top of the mount and so it came to be known as Our Lady of the Mount. The changing generations of non-Catholics turned this into 'Mot Mauli' in Marathi that became a popular household word in Bombay.
The statue of Our Lady that was placed in the church in 1760 has an interesting legend. At the time, a local Koli fisherman had a dream one night that he would find a statue in the sea. During a fishing trip, a group of Kolis claim to have seen a statue floating in the sea. The Kolis called the statue 'Mot Mauli', meaning The Pearl Mother.
People offer candles in the shape of their prayer's intention. For instance, if someone has a health problem, a candle in the shape of a body part is placed at the altar. Likewise, a couple who wants a child offers a candle in the shape of a baby.
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