Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Hindu Temple in Australia Defaced with Racist Graffiti
Someone wrote mean, racist words on a Hindu temple in Australia.
This made the Hindu community feel sad and scared.
The police and the government said they don't like hate and racism.
It happened on Monday morning in a suburb of Melbourne, and the Hindu community is asking for help from other groups.
A Hindu temple in Boronia, Melbourne was defaced with racist graffiti.
The incident occurred on Monday morning, according to reports.
Victoria Police confirmed the incident, denouncing hate-based and racist behavior.
The Hindu Council of Australia expressed that the incident felt like an attack on identity and religious freedom.
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan condemned the attack as hateful and racist.
- Who
- Unknown individuals.
- What
- A Hindu temple was defaced with racist graffiti.
- When
- Monday morning.
- Where
- Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Boronia, Melbourne.
- Why
- To intimidate, isolate, and spread fear.
Hindu Community
Perpetrators
Impact of the Attack
Hindu Community
Views the graffiti as an attack on identity, worship, and freedom of religion.
Perpetrators
N/A
- Location
- Boronia, Melbourne
- Target
- Shree Swaminarayan Temple
- Incident Type
- Racist Graffiti
- Date
- Monday morning
- Response
- Condemnation by Victoria Police and Premier