Sree Venkatachalapathy GSB Temple in North Paravur holds a turbulent yet remarkable history. Its origins trace back to the late 17th century when a few GSB families sought permission from the Parur Thampuran to settle in the western part of the town, known as Kannan Parambu. The temple’s journey began when the Venkateswara idol and the kuladevata of the Rama Vadyar family were installed in a small temple on their land. While the Rama Vadyar family managed the temple initially, the community, referred to as "Dhayi Jan" (Ten People), collectively oversaw its affairs. In 1790 AD, during Tippu Sultan’s military campaign, known as the Padayottam, the GSB more families fled to Cochin and Vypeen with their valuables, including the temple deities and Salagrama. These were handed over to the Cochin Tirumala Devaswom for safekeeping. After four years, the families returned to Parur and rebuilt the temple with bamboo and palm leaves. The Salagrama and Ganapati idol were reinstalled. By 1808, financial difficulties arose when revenue authorities demanded land tax. Unable to pay, Timmappa Vadyar, son of Rama Vadyar, transferred the temple’s possession rights to the Dhayi Jan. In 1813, the temple was renovated with help from the Parur Thampuran. However, internal disputes among the trustees hindered maintenance and operations. After Timmappa Vadyar died in 1815, his children continued as priests, but by 1831, no purohits were left in Parur. The Dhayi Jan approached the Varapuzha temple for help, but within a year, the assigned priest left, dissatisfied with the temple’s condition. The Salagrama was eventually transferred to Cochin Devaswom and later moved to Alleppey, accompanied by financial arrangements to support its daily poojas. In 1872, Srimath Bhuvanendra Tirtha Swamiji intervened to resolve trustee disputes, reconstituting the temple management and restarting poojas. In 1886, construction of a new temple at North Parur began, and by 1888, the pratishta was completed. The temple saw significant expansions, including the addition of Agrasalas and gopurams, financed through chit funds. A theft in 1905 led to the loss of the Utsav idol and Salagrama, prompting replacements and reinstallation. During World War I, rising prices strained the temple’s finances, forcing the auction of land to pay debts. The Devaswom was restructured in later years, and efforts such as the "Kachavada Fund" and "Saraswat Fund" helped revive the temple financially. By 1951, endowments of land and donations restored stability, allowing renovations and the 1953 Punaprathishta. Two shopping complexes were also built near the temple to secure additional income. Today, the Sree Venkatachalapathy GSB Temple stands as a testament to the resilience and dedication of its community, preserving its rich spiritual and cultural heritage.