Magen Abraham Synagogue (Ahmedabad)
The Magen Abraham Synagogue (Abraham's coat of arms) in Ahmedabad , the fifth largest city in India in the state of Gujarat , was built in 1933/34, 5694 according to the Jewish calendar . The orthodox synagogue was built with financial support from the Beni Israel ( Sons of Israel ).
The Art Deco style synagogue is classified as a cultural monument. The bima is in the middle of the prayer room. The women's gallery is self-supporting.
Web links
Commons : Magen Abraham Synagogue - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
- Only synagogue in state enshrined in heritage list (accessed January 24, 2016)
- Official website
Coordinates: 23 ° 1 '19.3 " N , 72 ° 35' 1.9" E