Kolkata (Calcutta) Trip Overview
Kolkata’s Jewish Synagogues sum-up as the important architectural heirlooms from the colonial period in Kolkata. IF you are really looking forward for an historical and cultural treat then include this astonishing tour on your must-visit list right away! Also know more about Kolkata’s cultural diversity and of the historical significance while exploring these last remaining synagogues still standing proud and tall.
NOTE: Right to Admission inside the synagogue is reserved only for the Jewish Community
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Kolkata’s Jewish Synagogues sum-up as the important architectural heirlooms from the colonial period in Kolkata. IF you are really looking forward for an historical and cultural treat then include this astonishing tour on your must-visit list right away! Also know more about Kolkata’s cultural diversity and of the historical significance while exploring these last remaining synagogues still standing proud and tall.
NOTE: Right to Admission inside the synagogue is reserved only for the Jewish Community
Itinerary
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Stop At: Neveh Shalome, 9A, Indra Kumar Karnani St, Teghoria India
The first Jewish immigrant in Calcutta believed to be was Shalome Cohen, who came to Calcutta in the 1790s, and with him came other Jews from the Middle East. With the growing community there rose the need of a prayer house, and Naveh Shalome, the first Baghdadi prayer house in India was formed out of a converted residence. It was Built in 1831 by Shalom Obaidah Ha Cohen, Previously Naveh Shalome stood in Canning Street, later it was demolished in 1883 to make room for a bigger synagogue (Maghen David). But in 1912 the synagogue was rebuilt again, with fairly simple interiors. The heavy wooden doors open up to a simple rectangular synagogue sanctuary that leads up to the tebah (raised platform to read the torah) and the alter behind it. Again it had to be restored after several years of neglect due to the dwindling Jewish community, the synagogue also houses a small museum in its gallery to foretell the deep jewish history of Kolkata.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Maghen David synagogue, 109 Biplabi Rash Behari Basu Road Corner Braebourne Road and Canning Street, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
This synagogue is built in Renaissance style red building with a soaring clock tower. Many think it as an old church, but this is in fact one of India’s grandest and largest synagogue whose architectural brilliance will bewilder you, once inside. Believed to be Built in 1884 by EDJ Ezra, the Star of David above the imposing wooden doors leads into the premises of Maghen David Synagogue. The stained-glass windows, the colourful tiles of the raised alter, the painted deep-blue and gold stars dotted apse and the vintage Belgian-glass chandeliers—all make for a awesome architecture that will leave you awestuck
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Beth El Synagogue, 26 Pollock Street, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700001 India
The Experior pale-yellow synagogue with appliques of the Star of David and the menorah, is located in the Pollock Street Post Office. Beth-El’s impressive blue and white interior is lined with imposing columns, decorated with stained-glass clerestories, intricate wood work and antique glass chandeliers. The real charm is the vintage wooden mesh benches and the large louvre windows with stained glass.
Duration: 30 minutes
