New Delhi, March 9 -- India on Sunday condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in California in the United States.

Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal termed the attack as "despicable" and urged local authorities to take stringent action against those responsible.

"We have seen reports regarding the vandalism at a Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California. We condemn such despicable acts in the strongest terms. We call upon the local law enforcement authorities to take stringent action against those responsible for these acts, and also ensure adequate security to places of worship," the MEA said.

A BAPS Hindu Temple located in Chino Hills, California was vandalised with desecratory messages, days a...