Vision
“To preserve, protect, and revitalize the sacred temples of the Lord, ensuring that every devotee, now and for generations to come, experiences divine grace, spiritual fulfillment, and the living heritage of Sri Vaishnava tradition”
Mission
“Sri Ranganatha Kaingarya Trust serves the Lord and His devotees through the restoration of temples, preservation of ancient rituals, and support for Bhagavathas and Acharyas, nurturing the continuity of kainkaryam, compassion, and Srivaishnava values across generations”
What We Do as Kainkaryams?
Sri Ranganatha Kaingarya Trust undertakes the following kainkaryams to preserve temple heritage, support Bhagavathas, and spread spiritual awareness
Preservation of Temple Heritage
- Restoration and renovation of the Sannidhis (shrines) of Azhwars and Acharyas
- Donating essential materials and equipments to Divya Desam temples
- Flower kainkaryam for Divya Desam Emperumans (daily floral offerings)
- Celebrating Thirunakshatra (birth star) festivals at Acharya Avathara Sthalams and Thiruvarasus
- Arranging Nithya Thadeeyaradhanai (daily feeding) during Divya Desam Brahmotsavams
Bhagavatha Welfare Support
- Providing support and care for families of Bhagavathas in distress
- Offering medical assistance to Bhagavathas in need
- Arranging educational scholarships for underprivileged Bhagavatha children
- Offering accommodation for Bhagavathas visiting Divya Desams
Spiritual Awareness
- Organizing spiritual discourses (upanyasams) by eminent scholars and facilitating Pancha Samskaram for devotees
- Reprinting and preserving the works of our revered Acharyas and elders
- Promoting Srivaishnava tradition and religious awareness through social media
About us
Sri Ranganatha Kaingarya Trust (SRKT), established in 2020, was founded with the divine intent of serving the Lord through His Bhagavathas and upholding the sacred tradition of kainkaryam.
The Trust’s first initiative, Amuthupadi, was a humble act of annadhanam, distributing rice and essential provisions sufficient for a month to revered Bhagavathas across sacred places including Salem, Vanamamalai, Gingee, Vandavasi, Sri Mushnam, Thirukurunkudi, Azhwar Thirunagari, Sunnambukulam, Srirangam, and Kanchipuram.
This inaugural service marked the beginning of the Trust’s divine journey, guided by the blessings of the Lord.
The Scriptural Significance of Temple Construction
The Agni Purāṇa, Chapter 38, Verses 1–5
One who builds or even resolves to build a temple for Lord Vishnu is freed from the sins of many births and leads countless ancestors to the divine abode.
Skanda Purāṇa – Kāśī Khaṇḍa, Chapter 4, Verses 58–59
One who builds a temple with faith and devotion attains sovereignty over the three worlds
Padma Purāṇa – Uttara Khaṇḍa, Chapter 72, Verses 335–337
Building a temple for the Lord grants merit equal to performing all great sacrifices and holy rituals.
Viṣṇu Dharmottara Purāṇa – Part 3, Chapter 115, Verse 33
One who participates in establishing or consecrating a temple earns countless auspicious births, beloved of Lord Viṣṇu
Matsya Purāṇa – Chapter 183, Verses 1–10
Constructing a temple for the Divine destroys sins accumulated over thousands of lifetimes