Racist graffiti has been sprayed on a Gurdwara in Kelowna.

The president of the Gurdwara Guru Amardas Darbar Sikh Society said Monday he is saddened that such racist hate exists in this city.

“We are sad to see this in this city we love,” said Tarsem Singh Goraya.

Derogatory words were spray painted on the side of the building some time over the weekend, and remained there on Monday.

Coun. Mohini Singh said the incident is disappointing and sad.

“There is no room for this in Kelowna,” she said.

Gurdwara Guru Amardas Darbar Sikh Society has been in Kelowna for more than 40 years, and Goraya says they respect everyone.