Shrinathji Temple, 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 the 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[edit]

The temple was constructed in 1817 by the Thattai Hindu community, who had migrated from Sindh before the partition of India.[3]

Key visitors[edit]

In 2019, the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi visited the temple and launched $4.2 million renovation plan for the temple.[4]

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References[edit]

  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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