On the banks of Vennar River, in the districts of Thanjavur, lies a small village called Kallaperumbur, home to two temples of antiquity - Brihannayaki Sametha Kailasanathar (A Shiva Temple) and the Varadaraja Perumal (A Vishnu Temple). (1/6) 
With the inscriptions found in the dilapidated gopuram of the Shiva Temple (Image 2), we can trace back this temple to the period of Kulottunga Chola of the 12th /13th century. (2/6)
The Temple is a vast complex with sanctums for the Parivara Daivatas including Nruthi, Vinayagar, Subhramnaya and a separate sanctum outside the main complex for the Goddess. A small niche on the outer walls of the Maha Mandapa has a sculpture of Natraja and Parvati. (3/6)
A thriving temple celebrating rituals and festivals less than three generations ago is now almost completely abandoned of activity. With the support of the family of priests, rituals are conducted on days of Pradosham, Chathurthi, Aarudra Darshan and other festivals. (4/6)
Within the vicinity of this Shiva temple, lies the Varadaraja Perumal temple of Lord Vishnu. This temple is in an even worse plight only receiving funds in the month of Purattasi. (5/6)
The Shiva Temple is now awaiting approval of the High Court Committee that was constituted for restoring ancient temples all over Tamilnadu. We hope to see this temple restored in the near future with its lost glory revived. (6/6)
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