The Real Number of Andhra Pradesh Christians Is Grossly Understated: Hereâs Why by Surendranath C - Feb 16, 2021 08:41 AM Woman holding a Christian cross. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Snapshot The broken murtis and desecrated temples may be canaries in the coal mine, indicative of the tectonic religious demographic changes in the offing. In the last few years, there has been a spate of attacks on Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh. This includes acts of vandalism, desecration and, in some cases, pyromania. Allegations have been traded back and forth, with Hindus claiming that this is the result of rampant conversions to Christianity, which, in turn, has created a population hostile to symbols of pagan faith