Ohel David Synagogue

Ohel David Synagogue

Ohel David (Tabernacle of David) Synagogue, also called Lal Deval or Lal Deul is a synagogue in Pune, India. It is located on Moledina Road in Pune. Its construction was started in 1863 by philanthropist David Sassoon and completed by his successors in 1867[1]. Built in the English Gothic style, it was designed by Henry Saint Clair Wilkins,[2] this red brick and trap stone structure resembles a church. The construction is of English Gothic type it has 90 feet high obelisk on which a watch is hung, which was brought specially from London.[3]

It being an important part of cultural heritage of India used to be a well known tourist attractions. The building has been painted recently robbing it of its 'heritage look' normally associated with such buildings. Also the clock in the tower has stopped working.

Lal Deval is Asia's largest synagogue (outside Israel).

References

  1. ↑ http://www.jacobsassoon.com/synagogues/
  2. ↑ Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, Volume 61 Wilkins, Henry St. Clair by Robert Hamilton Vetch
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