Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain
Shrinathji Temple is a heritage Hindu temple in Manama established in the year 1817. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shrinathji,[1] a form of Krishna, manifested as a seven-year-old child.[2] The temple is located in the Bahrain's capital city of Manama.
| Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain | |
|---|---|
 Shrinathji Temple, Manama | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shrinathji (a form of Krishna, manifested as a seven-year-old child) |
| Festivals | Janmastami, Diwali |
| Governing body | Thattai Hindu community |
| Location | |
| Location | Manama |
| State | Capital Governorate |
| Country |  Bahrain |
  Shown within Bahrain  Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain (Asia) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°13′54.4″N 50°34′38.8″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hindu Temple |
| Creator | Thattai Hindu community (Sindh) |
| Completed | 1817 |
History
The temple was constructed in 1817 by the Thattai Hindu community, who had migrated from Sindh before the partition of India.[3]
Key visitors
In 2019, the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi visited the temple and launched $4.2 million renovation plan for the temple.[4]
Gallery
- Shrinathji Temple building
Temple door
Two level building
Intricate floral and grill work
Caparisoned elephants and a Kalash
Sitting area
Temple courtyard
Front of the temple, Neighbourhood
Temple interiors
See also
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Motishwar Shiv Mandir in Muscat, Oman
References
- "Modi announces redevelopment project for Hindu temple in Bahrain". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- Book Review: "Krishna as Shrinathji: Rajasthani Paintings from Nathdvara" by Amit Ambalal, for Journal of the American Academy of Religion, June, 1988
- "External affairs minister Jaishankar visits 200-year-old Hindu temple in Bahrain". Wion. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
- "PM Modi launches $ 4.2 million redevelopment project of iconic Hindu temple in Bahrain". PM Modi launches $ 4.2 million redevelopment project of iconic Hindu temple in Bahrain. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
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