Sun Mar 09 03:18:09 UTC 2025: ## Chino Hills BAPS Temple Vandalized with Anti-India Graffiti

**Chino Hills, CA –** The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills, California, one of the largest Hindu temples in the United States, was vandalized with anti-India messages on Sunday, March 8th. The incident, which included graffiti such as “Hindus go back,” has sparked outrage within the local Hindu community and prompted concerns about a potential rise in anti-Hindu sentiment.

BAPS Public Affairs, the official US branch of the organization, confirmed the vandalism on X (formerly Twitter), stating their unwavering commitment to peace and compassion in the face of hate. They pledged to work with the Chino Hills community to address the incident. The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) also shared details of the vandalism, noting its timing before a planned “Khalistan referendum” in Los Angeles. CoHNA highlighted this incident as part of a concerning trend of temple desecration.

While the Chino Hills Police Department has yet to release an official statement, the vandalism follows similar incidents at other Hindu temples in California and New York in recent years, including a previous attack on a BAPS Mandir in Sacramento last September. The frequency of these attacks has led to calls for increased investigation and a stronger response to what some perceive as a growing climate of Hinduphobia. The Hindu community has expressed its determination to stand united against this wave of hate and intolerance.

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