Magen David Synagogue - Kolkata    Share

An amazing place. We were pleasantly surprised to see the place so beautifully maintained. A must-visit for Kolkata visitors

It is situated near canning street. Here it's name pair church. All other religions men also get mental peace by seeing their jointly prayers to their God.

This synagogue is an architectural splendor and a reminiscent of the rich Jewish history of Calcutta. The Maghen David Synagogue is not just a religious place, but also a popular tourist destination. It is frequently visited by foreign nationals from across the globe. To reach this place, you need to take any Howrah bound bus/cab and get down near the Portuguese Church. It's located exactly opposite to the Portuguese Church. To enter this beautiful Synagogue, you don't require tickets, but need to take permission from the security guard. He will open the main gate for you, check your government ID proof and will show you the way towards the Synagogue. As per the Jewish Culture, you need to wear the black Kippah after entering the Synagogue, which the caretaker will provide you. The ground floor is the praying zone, where you can sit and feel the calmness of the place. It's a huge area & the intricate carvings and designs on the walls will leave you speechless. You can also see some very tall fans and ceiling lights, which are hard to find in the current era. Now, after leaving the ground floor praying area, there is a staircase that leads you to the first floor. The first floor is the museum section of the Synagogue. Here, you will come across some exquisite paintings and articles pertaining to the history of Calcutta's Jews and this Synagogue in particular. Also, there is a balcony from where you can get a panoramic view of the whole synagogue. Do check out some of the photos shot by me. Highly recommended place to visit in the city of joy.

It was really a very nice place. One of the must visit place in Kolkata. Loved the ambience

It's a hidden gem in the city of joy. I would say it's a must visit. This is a heritage building. The interior is too good. We visited this on a Sunday afternoon around 4pm although you're better advised to visit this before 3pm. Non Jewish people are not allowed on Fridays and Saturdays as these 2 days Jewish rituals are mostly performed. You should carry a national identity proof like your Voter Card, Aadhar card, Pan card as they validate the same. Taking videos are prohibited although no restrictions are there to take photos. I did carry my DSLR and it's allowed. Please be informed that you are allowed only for a timespan of 15 minutes at the most.