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There are some blue benches in front of the building, and a dark blue engraved prayer (the moon prayer) hanging near the entrance
the facade of the synagogue building
the moon prayer - in Cochin tradition
Upon entering the synagogue, I stood breathless for the first few moments. Never ever had I seen such beauty, such richness of detail and color, lights and pillars, fine furniture and ornaments - in a relatively compact interior!
The central part of the synagogue is taken by the Holy Ark ( the wooden closet which contains the Torah scrolls) , and in front of it - the bimah (the podium) for Torah readings. There's a second bimah on the upper floor, the ladies' floor.
the Holy Ark with a dark blue velvet curtain on its door
see the ornaments on both sides of the Holy Ark
the interior, at first sight
the bimah (podium) where prayers and Torah readings are done
listening to Mira's lecture; see the gorgeous ceiling
more audience;
the balcony, the adorned pillars, the chairs
Sadly, several years ago, someone broke a window and stole some valuable items. I hope the lesson was learnt and security reinforced.