Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Indiana Temple Vandalized; Fourth Incident of 2025
Someone damaged a Hindu temple in Indiana by writing offensive messages on it.
The people in charge of the temple and the Indian government are very upset.
This is not the first time this has happened to this particular group of temples; it's the fourth time this year.
The incident is being called a hate crime, meaning it was done because of prejudice against a religion or group.
A BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana, was vandalized.
Anti-India and anti-Modi graffiti was found on the temple walls.
This is the fourth such incident at a BAPS temple in the US this year.
The Indian Embassy in Chicago condemned the act and called for action.
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) stated the incident is a hate crime.
- Who
- Suspected pro-Khalistan elements.
- What
- Vandalism and desecration of a BAPS Swaminarayan Temple with anti-India graffiti.
- When
- August 12, 2025 (reported)
- Where
- Greenwood, Indiana, USA.
- Why
- To express hate and intolerance; considered a hate crime.
Perpetrators
Indian Consulate & Community
Motivation
Perpetrators
Anti-India sentiment; Pro-Khalistan separatist views.
Indian Consulate & Community
Condemnation of hate crimes and intolerance.
- Location
- Greenwood, Indiana
- Target
- BAPS Swaminarayan Temple
- Incident
- Vandalism; Anti-India graffiti
- Type
- Hate crime
- Response
- Condemnation from Indian Embassy, BAPS, and HAF
- Frequency
- Fourth incident at a BAPS temple this year
Sources
Hindu BAPS Temple In Indiana USA Vandalised With Anti-India Grafitti, Khalistani Involvement Suspected
Fourth Hindu temple vandalised in US: Indiana temple defaced with anti-Modi graffiti | WATCH
‘Fourth attack within a year’: Hindu temple in Chicago vandalised with anti-India graffiti - Here's what we know
Hindu Temple Signboard Defaced In Indiana, Indian Consulate Condemns Act
BAPS Hindu Temple in Indiana's Greenwood vandalised; Indian consulate seeks probe into ‘reprehensible’ act
Another Hindu Temple Defaced In US' Indiana, 4th Incident This Year
BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Indiana vandalised; Indian consulate condemns ‘reprehensible’ act
Hindu temple desecrated in US; Indian consulate calls act ‘reprehensible’
Another temple defaced in US; 4th incident this year
