Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue Synagogue

Address: Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Hours: Typically open for visiting outside of services; contact local Jewish community for precise visiting hours

Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue is a historic synagogue in south Mumbai’s Fort/Colaba area, built in the late 19th century for the city’s Baghdadi Jewish community. It remains one of Mumbai’s active synagogues and a notable heritage building in the district.

The interior is known for its decorative woodwork, chandeliers and painted finishes that reflect the period style of construction. The building has undergone conservation and repair work in recent decades to maintain its fabric and function.

Located in the Fort neighbourhood of south Mumbai, the synagogue sits within the older commercial and civic quarter of the city and is reachable from the Colaba Causeway and nearby city landmarks.

• Date and community: Built in the late 19th century for Mumbai’s Baghdadi Jewish community and still used for services.

The synagogue is in Colaba, South Mumbai. From Churchgate or CST railway stations, take a taxi or a 20-30 minute walk down Veer Nariman Road and through local side streets to Colaba Causeway. The area is well-served by taxis and app-based rides.

• Arrive mid-morning to see the synagogue's interior details before a possible afternoon service or community event.
• Respect local religious practice-observe modest dress and avoid photography during services unless given permission.
• Take a close look at the colonial-era stained glass and the chandeliers-these are often overlooked but historically significant.