Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Melbourne Hindu Temple Defaced with Racist Graffiti
Someone wrote a racist message on the wall of a Hindu temple in Melbourne, Australia, and on two nearby restaurants.
This happened on July 21st.
The temple is a place where people come together to pray and celebrate their culture.
The police are looking into it.
Community leaders are upset and want to show that love is stronger than hate.
The Premier of Victoria also spoke out against the act, saying it was hateful and wrong.
Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Melbourne, Australia, was defaced with racist graffiti.
The incident occurred on July 21 and targeted the Hindu temple and two nearby Asian-run restaurants.
Victoria Police are investigating the vandalism in Bayswater and Boronia.
Community leaders expressed shock and emphasized the temple's role as a place of peace and unity.
Premier Jacinta Allan condemned the act as hateful and racist, emphasizing the importance of community values.
- Who
- Miscreants are responsible for the vandalism.
- What
- A Hindu temple was defaced with racist graffiti.
- When
- The incident occurred on July 21.
- Where
- Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Melbourne, Australia.
- Why
- The motivation appears to be a hate-motivated act of vandalism.
Community Response
Perpetrators
Community vs. Perpetrators
Community Response
The community wants to show that love and solidarity triumph over hate.
Perpetrators
The vandalism is a hateful and racist act.
- Location
- Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Melbourne, Australia
- Date of Incident
- July 21
- Type of Incident
- Vandalism, hate crime
- Target
- Hindu Temple and nearby Asian-run restaurants
- Police Response
- Investigation underway
- Official Response
- Premier Jacinta Allan condemned the act.