Paruthiyur Sri Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal Temple  familiarly worshipped as Kothandarama Temple dates back to 10th Century AD is One of the Pancha Rama Kshetrams. The Temple is located around 25 KM from Kumbakonam in a village named “Paruthiyur” on Kodavasal - Nannilam Road. Moolavar is blessing as “Kalyana Vardharaja Perumal” with Prayoga Chakra – His Sudharsana Chakra as it is in use -  Facing South in His Standing Posture along with His consorts Sreedevi and Bhoodevi. Other four among Pancha Rama Kshetrams are Thillai Vilagam, Vaduvur, Mudikondam and Adambaar, These all five temples can be dharshaned in a single day.

An Eye Catching Idol of Sreerama along with Sitadevi and Lakshmana blessing in His Grand Standing Posture, having His Bow on the Left Hand and a Long Arrow on His Right Hand were found a long back by Paruthiyur Ramayanam Sastrigal who had built this temple. Thayar Maha Lakshmi is blessing in the Separate sanctorum, who is Blessing as exactly as Vedhavalli Thayar of Triplicane Parthasarathy Temple. Moolavar protects His devotees from all kind of evil where as Thayar is Blessing with Health, Wealth and Peace of Mind. Kothanda Ramar is Blessing in a separate sannidhi in His tall and beautiful posture. HE is a Graha Dhosha NIvarthi Ramar. Performing Poojas In Paruthiyur eliminates all Dhoshas caused by Navagrahas. He removes the disputes among the family and bring Unity, happiness and joy among the families. Siriya Thiruvadi Hanuman Blessing the Devotees Facing East with Asta-Aishwaryas. Temple Pushkarini  is being worshipped as “Kothandarama Theertham”  and Kudamurutti River, a Branch of River Cauvery. Vaikunda Ekadasi is the famous festival here. Aadi Month Fridays, 9 Days Celebrations during Navarathri Festival and 10 Days Rama Navami are being celebrated ina grand manner here in Paruthiyur Mahalakshmi Samedha Kalyana Varadharajar Temple familiarly worshipped as Kothandaramar Temple.