Shree Raghunath Temple — Attraction in Plano

The Shree Raghunath Temple in Plano is a lesson in how not to repurpose a building. Once a bank, now a temple, it has retained none of the dignity of either institution. From the outside, it looks less like a house of worship and more like a failed business venture with idols inside.

The architecture is still unmistakably that of a bank—square, sterile, and utterly devoid of spiritual grace. You can practically picture the teller windows where the ‘reception desk’ now sits. The old drive-thru lanes are still there, absurdly fenced in, as if Lord Ram himself were once expected to make deposits without leaving his chariot.

The landscaping is a tragedy in multiple acts: weed-choked flowerbeds, grass worn down to bare dirt, and ornamental plants long dead but still standing like shriveled sentinels. Around the back, the situation turns from neglect to outright eyesore—propane tanks scattered like forgotten toys, piles of discarded construction materials, and trash strewn about as though no one here has heard the word ‘stewardship.’ This is not temple maintenance; it is municipal embarrassment.

Inside, the space feels cramped and improvised, with mismatched furniture, makeshift altars, and the faint scent of stale air mingled with incense. The acoustics are terrible—bhajans reverberate against flat drywall, sounding more like a karaoke session than a devotional hymn.

The crowd conducts itself without the reverence such a space demands—shoes left in haphazard piles, loud conversations carried out mid-prayer, and children darting about like it’s a playground. Volunteers bustle about without coordination, creating more noise than order.

A temple should elevate both the spirit and the surrounding community. The Shree Raghunath Temple, in its current form, manages to do neither. Instead, it stands as a blight to Plano—proof that without vision and discipline, even the most sacred intentions can result in something...

I generally avoid writing reviews about temples, but certain experiences have compelled me to share my thoughts. Unfortunately, the atmosphere at the temple has made it necessary to address some concerns.

It appears that North Indian devotees are warmly welcomed, receiving theertham and prasadam from the priest without any issues. However, South Indian visitors are often treated differently, sometimes even being made to feel like outsiders. The treatment is, at times, dismissive and lacking in basic courtesy.

In particular, an elderly priest at the temple exhibits clear partiality. He seems indifferent to South Indian devotees and, on some occasions, even responds with an unwelcoming demeanor when approached for theertham. This behavior is deeply disappointing, as temples should foster unity and inclusivity, treating all devotees equally, irrespective of their regional background.

It is also disheartening to observe that South Indian visitors appear to receive respect only when they purchase tickets or avail of paid services. Such practices go against the fundamental spirit of temples as places of worship and community.

I urge the temple management to address this issue and ensure that every devotee is treated with equal respect and dignity. Temples should be spaces of harmony, devoid of...

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