Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Australian Temple Vandalized with Racist Graffiti
In Australia, a Hindu temple was targeted with racist graffiti, alongside similar acts on Asian restaurants.
This happened around the same time an Indian student was attacked.
Police are investigating if these events are connected.
Leaders and community members expressed strong disapproval, calling the acts hateful and against community values.
A Swaminarayan temple in Melbourne, Australia, was vandalized with racist graffiti.
Similar graffiti was found on nearby Asian restaurants.
The incident occurred shortly after an Indian student was attacked in Adelaide.
Victoria Police are investigating the vandalism, suspecting a possible link between the incidents.
Authorities and community leaders condemned the acts as hateful and disturbing.
- Who
- Unknown perpetrators.
- What
- A Swaminarayan temple and nearby restaurants were vandalized with racist graffiti.
- When
- Earlier this week.
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia, and Adelaide, Australia
- Why
- The motivation appears to be racial hate, but is under investigation.
Community Values
Hate Groups
Racism and Hate Speech
Community Values
Condemnation of hate speech and racism
Hate Groups
Acceptance or ignorance of hate speech and racism
- Location of Temple Vandalism
- Melbourne, Australia
- Type of Incident
- Racist graffiti
- Other Victims
- Asian restaurants
- Police Investigation
- Ongoing, considering links between incidents
- Incident Condemned By
- Premier Jacinta Allan and Hindu Council of Australia President Makrand Bhagwat