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
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
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Geographic coordinates	26°13′54.4″N50°34′38.8″E / 26.231778°N 50.577444°E / 26.231778; 50.577444
Architecture
Type	Hindu Temple
Creator	Thattai Hindu community (Sindh)
Completed	1817

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]

Gallery

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

See also

• BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Motishwar Shiv Mandir in Muscat, Oman

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.