Paradesi Synagogue
Synagogue Lane, Jew Town, Mattancherry, Kochi
Built in 1568, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations
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Kochi (Cochin)
Paradesi Synagogue, built in 1568 in Jew Town - the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, heart of India's oldest Jewish community
- 1 synagogues
- 1 Chabad houses
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Candle lighting
18:14
2026-09-04
Havdalah
19:14
2026-09-05
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech
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Our recommendations
- The community is concentrated in Jew Town, around the Paradesi Synagogue of 1568 - coordinate a visit in advance.
- Arrange Shabbat and holiday meals in advance with the local Chabad house.
Stay in the kosher area of Kochi (Cochin)
For Shabbat in Kochi (Cochin), base yourself in or near Mattancherry, Jew Town - Chabad House Kochi (Chabad house listed on the site) is within walking distance from there, along with the other kosher listings for the city.
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Common questions about Kochi (Cochin)
- Where to pray in Kochi (Cochin)?
- There are 1 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses in Kochi (Cochin), with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Kochi (Cochin)?
- Hotels and apartments in Kochi (Cochin), with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Kochi (Cochin)?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in Kochi (Cochin) are calculated for the destination and updated every week.