This fascinating, exploratory and descriptive yet empirical study explores what compels Mumbaikars, i.e., urbanites to indulge in religious activities. The book is firmly grounded on painstaking study done on two contextualized cultural performances of Christians in Mumbai, i.e., Novena at St. Michael’s Church and Pilgrimage at Mount Mary’s Basilica. The author has prudently analyzed and interpreted the same and has presented the research findings together with a few recommendations. It will surely be beneficial for research in Sociology, Anthropology and Religion. This fascinating, exploratory and descriptive yet empirical study explores what compels Mumbaikars, i.e., urbanites to indulge in religious activities. The book is firmly grounded on painstaking study done on two contextualized cultural performances of Christians in Mumbai, i.e., Novena at St. Michael’s Church and Pilgrimage at Mount Mary’s Basilica. The author has prudently analyzed and interpreted the same and has presented the research findings together with a few recommendations. It will surely be beneficial for research in Sociology, Anthropology and Religion. This fascinating, exploratory and descriptive yet empirical study explores what compels Mumbaikars, i.e., urbanites to indulge in religious activities. The book is firmly grounded on painstaking study done on two contextualized cultural performances of Christians in Mumbai, i.e., Novena at St. Michael’s Church and Pilgrimage at Mount Mary’s Basilica. The author has prudently analyzed and interpreted the same and has presented the research findings together with a few recommendations. It will surely be beneficial for research in Sociology, Anthropology and Religion.