Here are two articles that might be helpful as we prepare to visit the Hindu temple:

An excerpt from Diana Eck's classic book on Hinduism, Darsan: https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/book-reviews/excerpts/view/16122

A simple primer on visiting a temple from the Hindu American Foundation: https://www.hinduamerican.org/blog/5-things-to-know-about-visiting-Hindu-temple