The Malabari Synagogue
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This is the exterior of the synagogue which was established in 1568 during the Portuguese rule of Cochin in present day Kerala. It was build by the Malabar Jews, a prosperous trading community who controlled a major portion of the world spice trade. I have chosen to show the exterior because of the simple stark lines; but a visit to the synagogue is highly recommended.
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Ravi Batra
I am a self-taught amateur artist and live with my wife Anita,in New Delhi,India.I spent 35 busy years in the oil industry and in 1996,at the age of 63, took up watercolour painting. I was greatly encouraged when,"The Artist",in its May 2002 issue,featured a painting of mine in its column "How I…
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