I decided to visit the Hindu Temple on Lackman Road in Shawnee, Ks. My first impression of the temple is that it was clean and well kept. In fact, there were people painting the entry gate as I drove in. As I walked up to the front entrance, I noticed that the sidewalk has many different, colorful patterns. In short, the place seemed inviting.
Once inside the door, my first sense to be overpowered was the smell…incense and lots of it. I located the lobby sign to the worship area and proceeded towards it. As I topped the half-flight of stairs there was a stop sign that read “No shoes beyond this point.” I quickly found a cubby-hole for my shoes. I didn’t notice the foot washing sink until I was leaving….so I