Hindu Temple Defaced In California With Anti-India Graffiti, BAPS Says ‘Will Never Let Hate…’

Last Updated:March 09, 2025, 07:26 IST

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, one of the largest Hindu temples in southern California, was desecrated with anti-India messages on Sunday

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The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, one of the largest Hindu temples in southern California, was desecrated with anti-India messages on Sunday, making it another such incident in the US in the past few months.

The BAPS Public Affairs said their temple in Chino Hills, California, was desecrated in another show of hate against the Hindu community. It added that the community will never let hate take root.

“In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stand steadfast against hate. Together with the community in Chino Hills and Southern California, we will never let hate take root," the BAPS Public Affairs said in an X post.

“Our common humanity and faith will ensure that peace and compassion prevail," it added.

The Chino Hills Police Department has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident.

Notably, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California was vandalised in September last year, with hate messages inscribed on the sign of the temple.

The BAPS Public Affairs said their temple in Sacramento was desecrated with a “Hindus go back" message. “We stand united against hate with prayers for peace," the organisation said in a post on X.

The Sacramento Police stated that they are investigating an incident of vandalism at the BAPS Hindu Temple in Mather as a potential hate crime. They also reported that the suspect had damaged the property’s water lines.

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