It is so sad to know that people can be so cruel and disturb to perform an act like this,they are cowards and have no idea the kind of sins they commited on themselfs.

I was totally appauled after hearing the news. The people involved in this crime will definitely pay the price!

Jai Mata Di, I was very very sad and angry to read about this disgusting act.
This type of behaviour is totally unacceptable and the person(s) responsible must be punished.
This act is indeed a HATE CRIME and MUST be escalated to the Mayor, Ontario Premier and Prime Minister levels. It must not be left in the Police hands only, but must be addressed at a National level. This is the only way to make a statement and stop these human trash out there. We must have zero tolerance for these types of digusting acts.
Jai Kaali Maa...

I am from India and when I am in Toronto, I regularly visit Devi Mandir on sundays. It has such a spiritual atmosphere that, you'll forget this material world. And the one who has desanctified this sacred place will surely be punished by the almighty. Durham Police auhorities should probe this matter seriously and take action against the guilty to instill confidence among the Hindu populace.

This is indeed a hate crime and should be treated as such. If it were a mosque the whole community would be up in arms and demand some retribution. There should be zero tolerance here.

I'm very disturb after hearing this incident. But i can tell you that God is never sleeping. That person will pay the price. Continue the great work.

Just out of curiousity... why is this only vandalism and not a hate crime? Why is it only "tinged" with hatred?
This is a seroius question; does the act have to have a certain 'level' of hatred to be considered a hate crime, when it is clearly motivated out of hate and cultural ignorance?

It is very sad....but personally, I'd like to see better lighting in the parking lot and the entire place fenced around and gated at the front similar to other mandirs in the GTA....having the gates open only during mandir hours can help prevent unwanted people from entering

Indeed sad!, as terrible as this is God be with people with such hatred and help them and give courage and faith to the ones devoted!!

People with this much hatred (especially towards holy places) will eventually meet their time of trouble. Karma (whether good or bad) escapes no one.

Its a really sad day when you see something like this happen at the Devi Mandir