Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue Mumbai
About
The Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue is located in the Kala Ghoda district and is Mumbai's second oldest Sephardic synagogue, constructed in 1884. It was commissioned by British architects Gostling & Morris and funded by the Sassoon family, who were prominent donors of the era. The synagogue is renowned for its vibrant turquoise exterior and stunning interior, which is equipped with stained glass windows and ornate pillars. It was painstakingly restored, with the restoration completed in 2019, and awarded the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Merit for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
Basic Information
Timings
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Not specified
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Tourist Attraction
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Churchgate or CST stations; short walk
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue
No metro stations found within 5 km.
History
Built in 1884 by Jacob Elias Sassoon, serving the Baghdadi Jewish community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Not specified
Type
Tourist Attraction
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Best reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw
It was founded by Jacob Elias Sassoon in 1884 and is the city's second-oldest Sephardic synagogue.