California:
Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, one of the largest Hindu temples in Chino Hills, California, was destroyed on Sunday in an “anti-Indian” message.
The official US BAPS page shared details of the incident on social media platform X, saying that “not letting hatred take root” and that peace and compassion win.
In a post by X, Baps Public Affairs wrote: “Faced with another Mandil Sec, this time in Chino Hills, California, the Hindu community is clinging to hatred. With the Chino Hills and the Southern California community, we don’t let hatred take root.
Faced with another Mandil Adventure Sec, this time in Chino Hills, California, the Hindu community is clinging to hatred. With the Chino Hills and the Southern California community, we never have to root hatred. Our common humanity and faith guarantee that peace…
– BAPS Public Relations (@Baps_Pubafffairs) March 8, 2025
In particular, the Chino Hills Police Department has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.
The North American Hindus Union (Kona) also shared details of the X incident, saying that the sec of California’s iconic Baps temple is ahead of the “so-called Kalistan referendum” in Los Angeles.
The “anti-hindu” message includes phrases such as “Hindus are back,” which is wary of the local Hindu community. In response, the community expressed its commitment to unity.
“Another Hindu temple has been destroyed – this time it’s the iconic Baps temple in Chino Hills, California. Another day in the world where media and scholars argue that there is no anti-Hindu hatred.
The post lists other recent cases of temple vandalism since 2022 and called for an investigation into the issue.
Cohna is a grassroots-level advocacy organization dedicated to improving understanding of Hinduism in North America and improving issues affecting Hindu communities.
Last year, a case of temple vandalism occurred again as Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California was destroyed on the night of September 25th.
The incident occurred within 10 days of a similar incident at Baps Mandir in New York.
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