Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue (Fort) Mumbai
About
A stunning sky-blue painted synagogue in Mumbai's Fort district, Keneseth Eliyahoo is one of the best-preserved synagogues in India. Built in a grand colonial style, it features ornate interiors with Belgian chandeliers, Minton floor tiles, and teak furniture.
Basic Information
Timings
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Sunday to Friday, closed Saturday)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Walk from Churchgate station on Western Line or CST station on Central Line, located on V.B. Gandhi Marg (Forbes Street) in the Fort area
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Hutatma Chowk (0.4 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Churchgate (0.8 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue (Fort)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue (Fort)
History
Built in 1884 by Jacob Elias Sassoon of the prominent Baghdadi Jewish Sassoon family, the synagogue served Mumbai's once-thriving Baghdadi Jewish community. It was restored in 2019 to its original grandeur with the support of the Indian government.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Sunday to Friday, closed Saturday)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The distinctive sky-blue exterior makes it one of the most photographed heritage buildings in Fort
It was meticulously restored in 2019 after years of deterioration
Mumbai once had a thriving Jewish community of over 30,000 people, now reduced to a few hundred
Guided tours are available and highly recommended to understand the Jewish heritage of Mumbai
Photography is allowed inside the synagogue
Combine with a Kala Ghoda heritage walk to see other colonial-era buildings
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Bombay High Court
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David Sassoon Library & Reading Room
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National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)
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CSMVS Museum Gardens
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Kala Ghoda Festival Area & Heritage Precinct
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National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)
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University of Mumbai (Fort Campus)
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