Sree Venkatachalapathy Temple in Kollam, also known as Quilon, is the southernmost temple of the GSB (Gaud Saraswat Brahmin) community in Kerala. Established in 1822 A.D., the temple is situated in the Tirumala ward near the District Collectorate, approximately 4 km from Kollam Railway Station. The GSB community in Kollam, primarily consisting of middle-level businessmen, has settled around the temple. The temple is within walking distance from the famous Anandavalleeswaram Temple on the NH47 highway. The main deities in the Sreekovil are arranged in three steps. On the first step is the principal deity, Sri Venkatachalapathy, flanked by Lakshmi Devi and Bhoomi Devi. The second step features more the Utsav Moorthy of Varadaraja, also accompanied by Lakshmi Devi and Bhoomi Devi. The third step houses two samputas containing salagramas. The temple complex also includes three smaller shrines: a Shiva shrine on the northeast corner and a Naga temple on the west side. Fifteen GSB families initially settled in Kollam, including the poojari family of Sri Govinda Vadhayar, who worshipped a Kuladevata idol of Sri Venkatachalapathy. Sri Govinda Vadhayar later went to the Himalayas for tapasya (spiritual practice), worshipping his Upasana moorty, Sri Hanuman. It is believed that Sri Hanuman appeared to him and blessed him. Upon his return to Kollam, he was revered as Guru Swamy by the community. In 1807 A.D., military invasion and war in Kollam forced many GSBs, including Guru Swamy's family, to flee to Umayanallor and subsequently to Kayamkulam, carrying their Kuladevata idol with them. When peace was restored, the family returned to Kollam. Recognizing the need for a temple, the community began construction, and the family donated their Kuladevata idol of Sri Venkatachalapathy for installation in the new temple. The pratishta (consecration) was completed in 1822 A.D.