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 Bahrain's capital city of Manama.

Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain
Shrinathji Temple, Manama
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityShrinathji (a form of Krishna, manifested as a seven-year-old child)
FestivalsJanmastami, Diwali
Governing bodyThattai Hindu community
Location
LocationManama
StateCapital Governorate
CountryBahrain Bahrain
Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain is located in Bahrain
Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain
Shown within Bahrain
Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain is located in Asia
Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain
Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain (Asia)
Geographic coordinates26°13′54.4″N 50°34′38.8″E / 26.231778°N 50.577444°E / 26.231778; 50.577444
Architecture
TypeHindu Temple
CreatorThattai Hindu community (Sindh)
Completed1817

History

The temple was constructed in 1817 by the Thattai Bhatia 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]

  • Shrinathji Temple building
    Shrinathji Temple building
  • Temple door
    Temple door
  • Two level building
    Two level building
  • Intricate floral and grill work
    Intricate floral and grill work
  • Caparisoned elephants and a Kalash
    Caparisoned elephants and a Kalash
  • Sitting area
    Sitting area
  • Temple courtyard
    Temple courtyard
  • Krishna & Balarama
    Krishna & Balarama
  • Shrinathji
    Shrinathji
  • Radha Krishna
    Radha Krishna
  • Front of the temple, Neighbourhood
    Front of the temple, Neighbourhood
  • Temple interiors
    Temple interiors

See also

References

  1. ^ "Modi announces redevelopment project for Hindu temple in Bahrain". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  2. ^ Book Review: "Krishna as Shrinathji: Rajasthani Paintings from Nathdvara" by Amit Ambalal, for Journal of the American Academy of Religion, June, 1988
  3. ^ "External affairs minister Jaishankar visits 200-year-old Hindu temple in Bahrain". Wion. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  4. ^ "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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