Shrinathji Temple
A Hindu temple in Manama serving a merchant community present in Bahrain for two centuries.
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The Shrinathji temple in the Manama souq serves the Hindu merchant community that has traded in Bahrain for around two hundred years, and it is generally described as the oldest Hindu temple in the Gulf, a modest building among the shops rather than a monumental one. It is dedicated to Shrinathji, a form of Krishna, and it functions as an ordinary place of worship rather than a monument.
What you actually see
- The age - generally described as the oldest Hindu temple in the Gulf.
- The merchant history - a community trading in Bahrain for around two centuries.
- The souq setting - a working temple among the shops rather than a landmark.
- The Shrinathji dedication - the form of Krishna the temple serves.
When to go
November to March is the comfortable season for walking the souq. Worship times are when it is busiest and least suitable for visiting. Festivals fill it entirely.
Honest expectations
It is a working temple, not a visitor attraction, and behaviour matters. It is small and plain and an hour is generous. Access at worship times is inappropriate without invitation.
Nearby
Bab Al Bahrain is nearby, and Manama's souq is around it.
What to pack for Shrinathji Temple
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.