Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain
Hindu temple in Bahrain
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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.
DeityShrinathji (a form of Krishna, manifested as a seven-year-old child)
FestivalsJanmastami, Diwali
Governing bodyThattai Hindu community
| Shrinathji Temple, Bahrain | |
|---|---|
Shrinathji Temple, Manama | |
  Location within Bahrain  Location within Asia | |
| 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 |
| 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 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
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
- Hinduism in Bahrain
