For the indigenous East Indian community of Mumbai, Marathi is their mother tongue. However, the appeal of the Marathi prayer book extends far beyond this community. In Maharashtra, language is often seen as a vessel for emotion ( Bhava ). Praying in Marathi allows the devotee to express their deepest sorrows and highest gratitudes in a language that resonates with their cultural identity.
A final petition to Jesus through Mary, often accompanied by three Hail Marys and the Memorare. Mahim Novena Prayer Book Pdf In Marathi