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Beth El Synagogue is a synagogue located in Kolkata, in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a monument of national importance.
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Beth El Synagogue is a synagogue located in Kolkata, in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a monument of national importance.
Above the entrance is a pediment, depicting four Stars of David and a menorah, with a Cooke and Kelvey clock above. [2]
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