Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain

Hindu temple in 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.

26°13′54.4″N 50°34′38.8″E / 26.231778°N 50.577444°E / 26.231778; 50.577444ArchitectureTypeHindu TempleCreatorThattai Hindu community (Sindh)Completed1817

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
    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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