Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Attacks on Hindu Temples Rising Across the United States
Some Hindu temples in the United States have been attacked.
The ISKCON temple in Utah was shot several times, causing damage.
These attacks include vandalism, theft, and hate speech.
According to a group called CoHNA, there's been a rise in these types of incidents over the last few years.
They believe that online hate speech against Hindus is linked to the violence happening in the real world.
The attacks have happened at different times and places, causing concern for safety.
ISKCON temple in Utah was shot multiple times, causing damage.
The attack occurred at night while people were present.
CoHNA noted an increase in attacks on Hindu temples in the US.
Vandalism, theft, and hate speech are among the reported attacks.
Online anti-Hindu sentiment is linked to real-world violence.
- Who
- Hindu temples and their communities are the targets.
- What
- Multiple attacks on Hindu temples, including shootings, vandalism, and theft.
- When
- Attacks have occurred over the last five years.
- Where
- Across the United States, including Utah, California, New York, and Texas.
- Why
- Motivated by hate and anti-Hindu sentiment.
- Location of Recent Attack
- ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Utah
- Type of Attack (Utah)
- Multiple gunshots
- Damage Reported
- Structural damage, thousands of dollars
- Organization Condemning Attacks
- CoHNA
- Nature of Attacks
- Vandalism, hate speech, theft