MANAMA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a gift to the Shreenathji (Shree Krishna) Temple in Manama Suq following his visit to the 200-year-old worship place last month.
He visited the Hindu temple during his visit to Bahrain on August 25.
The gift is an embroidered painting of Lord Shreenathji, made from cotton fabric and cotton silk thread.
The wall hanging is a symbol of the craft of folk communities living in southern Rajasthan and northern Gujarat states – a region where Lord Shreenathji is widely worshipped and a region known for its fine textile craft traditions.
The image depicts Lord Shreenathji in all his ceremonial glory standing in front of an elegantly structured background of peacocks, leafy vine and a border of cows.
The colourful yet earthy tones of Shreenathji or Thakurji, as he is reverently known in Nathdwara, adorn the ceremonial spaces of many Indian homes and symbolise the beautiful and timeless confluence of art and lore in India.
“The gift will be framed and placed at a prominent place in the temple,” said Thattai Hindu Community chairman Sushil Muljimal in a statement yesterday.
“This is a matter of pride for all of us, and we invite all devotees to come and have a glimpse of this very special offering from our Prime Minister.”
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