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Hindu Temple in Ohio Attacked with Bricks; Priest, Devotees Inside.
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News18•03-10-2026, 12:09
Hindu Temple in Ohio Attacked with Bricks; Priest, Devotees Inside.
- •A Hindu temple in the Greater Cleveland area of Ohio, USA, the Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Temple Vadtaldham, was attacked with bricks, shattering its window panes.
- •The priest and devotees were inside the temple at the time of the incident, though no injuries were reported.
- •The Coalition of Hindus of North America (COHNA) appealed to Richmond Heights Mayor Kim Thomas and police for swift action.
- •The incident occurred during Hindu Heritage Month and ahead of Navratri, raising concerns about increasing hatred against Hindus.
- •Previous incidents include vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in New York and offensive messages on temple walls in California.
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The Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Temple Vadtaldham, located in the Greater Cleveland area of Ohio, was attacked with bricks.
The temple's priest and several devotees were inside the building at the time the incident occurred.
The Coalition of Hindus of North America appealed to Richmond Heights Mayor Kim Thomas and city administration to condemn the incident and ensure swift police action.
