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,{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/modi-announces-redevelopment-project-for-hindu-temple-in-bahrain-1.66002226|title=Modi announces redevelopment project for Hindu temple in Bahrain|website=gulfnews.com|language=en|access-date=2020-12-15}} a form of Krishna, manifested as a seven-year-old child.[https://www.jstor.org/pss/1464465 Book Review: "Krishna as Shrinathji: Rajasthani Paintings from Nathdvara" by Amit Ambalal, for Journal of the American Academy of Religion, June, 1988] The temple is located in Bahrain's capital city of Manama.

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History

The temple was constructed in 1817 by the Thattai Bhatia Hindu community, who had migrated from Sindh before the partition of India.{{Cite news|url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/external-affairs-minister-jaishankar-visits-200-year-old-hindu-temple-in-bahrain-345224/amp|title=External affairs minister Jaishankar visits 200-year-old Hindu temple in Bahrain|newspaper=Wion|access-date=12 December 2020}}

Key visitors

In 2019, the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi visited the temple and launched $4.2 million renovation plan for the temple.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/pm-modi-launches-4-2-million-redevelopment-project-of-iconic-hindu-temple-in-bahrain/story-m9T2jqo0uAlWfrW5TT0HfN_amp.html|title=PM Modi launches $ 4.2 million redevelopment project of iconic Hindu temple in Bahrain|newspaper=PM Modi launches $ 4.2 million redevelopment project of iconic Hindu temple in Bahrain|access-date=12 December 2020}}

Gallery

File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Courtyard 01.jpg|Shrinathji Temple building

File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Door.jpg|Temple door

File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Courtyard 02.jpg|Two level building

File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Courtyard 04.jpg|Intricate floral and grill work

File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Courtyard 05.jpg|Caparisoned elephants and a Kalash

File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Courtyard 06.jpg|Sitting area

File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Courtyard 07.jpg|Temple courtyard

File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Courtyard 09.jpg|Krishna & Balarama

File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Courtyard 10.jpg|Shrinathji

File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Courtyard 11.jpg|Radha Krishna

File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Courtyard 12.jpg| Front of the temple, Neighbourhood

File:Manama Sri Krishna Temple Interior.jpg|Temple interiors

See also

References

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