Magen David Synagogue, Renaissance Revival synagogue in Kolkata, India
The Magen David Synagogue features a brick red exterior, arched entry gates, and rises to a height of 43 meters in central Kolkata.
Built in 1884 by Elias David Ezra to honor his father David Joseph Ezra, the synagogue reflects the presence of Baghdadi Jewish traders in India.
The interior contains memorial plaques, a marble floor, chandeliers from Paris, and stained glass windows depicting Hebrew religious symbols and inscriptions.
Visitors need to obtain permission from the Archaeological Survey of India to access the synagogue, which stands at Brabourne Road and Canning Street intersection.
The synagogue includes a raised bimah for Torah readings and separate upper balconies designated for women during religious ceremonies.
Location: Ward No. 45, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Inception: 1884
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Height: 43 m
Address: 19, Synagogue St, China Bazar, Barabazar Market, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India 700001 Kolkata
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00; Sunday 10:00-16:00
GPS coordinates: 22.57769,88.35187
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:25
Kolkata's monuments include the white marble Victoria Memorial, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple on the Hooghly River, the Indian Museum with its ancient collections, and Science City with its planetarium. Religious heritage includes the neo-Gothic St. Paul's Cathedral, historic synagogues, and Hindu temples. Traditional markets like New Market and the artisan district of Kumartuli reflect local culture. The colonial buildings of BBD Bagh and the Writers Building are reminders of the British past.
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