[1][2][3] The Malabar Jews are the earliest Jewish settlers in India, believed to have arrived as traders in the ancient port city of Muziris.

[6][10][8][7] This palli (synagogue) was renowned for its divine miracles and stories associated and was revered by both the Malabar Jews and non Jewish locals.

[11][10][12] In 1955, the entire congregation made aliyah to Israel leaving the synagogue in disuse.

[6][7][8][10] In September 2019, after decades of neglect, the entire front portion of the sanctuary collapsed in the heavy monsoon rainfall.

[13] After much public outcry,[14] the Kerala Archaeology Department took possession of the monument to save it.