Venkateswara Temple, located in the hill town of Tirumala at Tirupati in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu. It is believed that Venkateswara appeared here to protect mankind from the challenges of Kali Yuga. The temple is also known as Kaliyuga Vaikuntha and the Lord is referred to as Kaliyuga Prathyaksha Daivam. Managed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), under the control of the Andhra Pradesh Government, the temple’s revenue contributes to the state’s funds.

Tirumala Hills, part of the Seshachalam Hills range, rise 853 meters (2,799 ft) above sea level and consist of seven peaks representing the seven heads of Adisesha. The temple is situated on the seventh peak, Venkatadri, overlooking the holy water tank Sri Swami Pushkarini, earning it the name “Temple of Seven Hills.” The town of Tirumala covers an area of about 10.33 sq mi (26.75 km2).

Constructed in Dravidian architecture, the temple is believed to have been built gradually starting from 300 AD. The main deity, Venkateswara, stands in the Garbagruha (Sanctum Sanctorum) facing east. Following the Vaikhanasa Agama tradition of worship, the temple is one of the eight Vishnu Swayambhu Kshetras and is recognized as the 106th and final earthly Divya Desam. The temple complex includes modern Queue buildings, an Annaprasadam complex for free meals, facilities for hair tonsure, and various lodging options for pilgrims.