The covers are off: Inside Kala Ghoda's restored 'blue' synagogue

The reopened Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, built in 1884, allows non-Jews to participate in prayer too, but upon ID verification since it is under a terror threat
Published: Feb 7, 2019
The covers are off: Inside Kala Ghoda's restored 'blue' synagogue

Image by : Mexy Xavier

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  • The covers are off: Inside Kala Ghoda's restored 'blue' synagogue
  • The covers are off: Inside Kala Ghoda's restored 'blue' synagogue
  • The covers are off: Inside Kala Ghoda's restored 'blue' synagogue
  • The covers are off: Inside Kala Ghoda's restored 'blue' synagogue
  • The covers are off: Inside Kala Ghoda's restored 'blue' synagogue
  • The covers are off: Inside Kala Ghoda's restored 'blue' synagogue
  • The covers are off: Inside Kala Ghoda's restored 'blue' synagogue
  • The covers are off: Inside Kala Ghoda's restored 'blue' synagogue
Workers put finishing touches on the project, which required roof repairs, terrace water proofing and various forms of structural maintenance. Lambah’s team peeled back layers and layers of oil paint to reveal the original sage-green colour palette, which has now been restored.