The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Los Angeles was found defaced with anti-Indian graffiti on Saturday (March 8), marking the 10th incident targeting an American Hindu temple since 2022.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple in Chino Hills opens its doors to visitors at 9 a.m. every day. On Saturday, templegoers were met with disturbing messages.

In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stands steadfast against hate,” wrote the BAPS Public Affairs page in a social media post after the incident.