Ohel David Synagogue (Lal Deool)
A red brick synagogue with a tall clock tower in the Camp area, built by the Sassoon family in the nineteenth century.
Quick facts
- Location:
- Camp, near Sassoon Hospital
- Built:
- Completed in 1867
- Also called:
- Lal Deool
- Timings:
- Check before visiting
History
The Ohel David Synagogue was built by David Sassoon, the Baghdadi Jewish merchant and philanthropist who also paid for Sassoon Hospital. It was completed in 1867. Because of its red brick, the people of Pune call it Lal Deool, the red temple. David Sassoon's tomb is in the synagogue compound.
What you can see today
- A Gothic style building with a tall spire and clock tower.
- Stained glass windows and the prayer hall.
Visiting
The synagogue is an active place of worship with security at the gate. Visitors are allowed at set times. Check before you go and carry an ID card.
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Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.