The historic renovation work of the Dhwaja Sthamba has officially started. Sri Rangji Mandir, Vrindavan is an epitome of the rich Sri Vaishnava tradition with its harmonious union of vedic rituals, agama worship and heartfelt devotion of the Alwars. The mandir trust also has to its credit a number of initiatives for the society like running a veda pathashala, an ayurvedic hospital, free accomodation and prasadam for devotees and the needy. With immense pleasure, we hereby inform you all that the renovation, structural strengthening, and gold plating work for the 50 feet high Dhwaja Sthambha of Sri Rangji Mandir, Vrindavan, popular among devotees as the “Sone Ka Khamba” has started on November 1st 2026 , the auspicious day of Sri Rangadeshik Swamiji's avatar utsav, under the auspices of Yajaman 'Bhagawan SRI GODA RANGAMANNAR' himself,  with the Balalayam performed between 10:25 am and 11:40 am per shastric vidhi. Balalayam was performed at the set muhurat on 1st November 2027 between 10:25 am and 11:40 am as per the shastric vidhi. (Balalayam is installation of a temporary place to house its divine shakti while renovation of the main structure is performed) ​As per the agama shastras, 'The Dhwaja Stambha' (also called the Garuda Sthamba), dedicated to Sri Garud ji (the eternal sevak of Sri Maha Vishnu serving as his vehicle, messenger and protector) has great significance. - As per Agama Shastras, a temple is equated to the human body and the Dhwaja Sthamba is considered the prana-danda or the spinal cord of the temple. - It is the spiritual antenna which receives and radiates the divine cosmic vibrations sanctifying the entire mandir premises. - It is the post where the garuda dhwaja is hoisted during sacred ceremonies like the Brahmotsavam as an invitation to the Devatas.                     - It is the boundary mark of the sacred inner court of the mandir where devotees offer their sashtanga pranams, surrender their ego and then head for darshan of Bhagwanji. - In our rich tradition, participating in the renovation of a temple (Jirnoddharanam) is considered even more meritorious than building a new one. Specifically, contributing toward the Dhwaja Sthamba is a rare opportunity that occurs perhaps once in a  generation.    Garudji is especially dear to our Sri GodaRangamannar Bhagawan.  As a loving gesture of gratitude for his service , here in Sri Rangji Mandir, Garudji is bestowed with the special privilege of standing beside Sri GodaRangamannar on the main mandir altar as per the wish of Goda ammaji .  Long ago in this sacred land of Braja, Sri Krishna lifted the mighty Govardhana alone effortlessly and held it up for 7 days and 7 nights and the Braja Gopas, unable to contain their desire to serve their beloved Krishna held up their sticks to support the lifting of the Govardhan Hill.  Now, as Sri GodaRangamannar presides over the renovation and leads to its completion effortlessly, we all have a chance to do our tiny bit with love filled hearts like the braja gopas for the pleasure of Sri GodaRangamannar, Contributions are welcome in cash or gold form as per one's divine inspiration and capacity (yatha shakti). It is said that 7 generations of one's family are blessed by contributing for such noble cause. Bank 1: State Bank of India Rangjimandir branch Vrindavan A/c no: 51033560679 IFSC SBIN0031751 UPI ID : SHRIRANGJITEMPLETRUST@SBI Bank 2: HDFC Bank Vrindavan branch  A/c no: 50100492039765 IFSC.  HDFC0000942 UPI ID: SHRIRANGJITEMPLETRUS.42337906@HDFCBANK Note: Donations/contributions are exempt from Income Tax u/s 80 G