Hindu temples in Fiji looted

October 6,2008, Radio Australia , In the Fijian town of Nausori, three Hindu temples have been looted and another partially destroyed by fire.

The Fiji Times reports the temples, located within less than five kilometres of each other are believed to have been entered early yesterday morning.

People living in the area believe the robberies were planned and are pleading to be left alone during the current prayer seasons and approaching Diwali celebrations at the end of the month.

Surendra Prasad, caretaker of the partly burnt and most damaged Naga Baba Kuti Raralevu Temple has told the Fiji Times such attacks are a shame.

The temple, famous for its 108 steps, is the largest temple in Nausori and attracts worshippers from around the country.