Established : On Pranamba Prathistha 999 M. E., Makara Masam Star Makayiram corresponding period January 1822 A.D.

Established by : 15 Families reached here from Goa.

Prathishtha by : Shri Brahmashri D. Padmanabha Vadyar of Chennamangalam.

Presiding Deity : Shri Venkatachalapathi Swamy with Shri Devi & Bhudevi.

Other Deities : Shri Varadaraja Moorthy - This is the Deity taken for festivals, received from Brahma Govinda Vadyar having occulate powers achieved out of Upasana of Shri Hanuman.

Important Festivals : Annual Festival  March - April (Malayalam month Meenam).

GSB Families : (approx.) 300, Total GSB Population - 1300.

Journey Details : By Road - NH/47 passing through this area.
By Rail - Bombay V.T.. Express, Gandhidham Express, Rajdhani Express, K. K. Express 
By Air - Trivandrum is the nearest Airport 60 kms.

Nearby Interesting Places : Sea Beach, Light House, Fishing Harbour & Boating in lake.

President : Prof. G. Raju. Tel. : 795244.
Vice President : V. Srinivas Pai. Tel. : 793416 (R) 791285.
Manager : Govindraj Hegdan. Tel. : 797294.
Archaks : G. Laxmana Vadyar.

  

Shri Venkatachalapathy Swamy Temple, Thirumala Devaswom Temple,
 T.D.Road, Kollam - 691013 (Kerala). Tel. : (0474) 797294.