Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Hindu temple in Tirumala Hills, India.

Tirumala Venkateswara is a Hindu temple standing on Venkatadri peak in the Tirumala Hills near Tirupati. The complex shows Dravidian design through tall gateway towers, pillared halls, and finely carved stone panels arranged across multiple courtyards.

The temple is traditionally attributed to the Tondaiman rulers, with later expansions under the Cholas, Pandyas and Vijayanagara dynasty. It is believed to have developed over time starting from 300 CE, and is mentioned in the Cilappatikaram, one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil literature. From 1843 to 1933 the Hatheeramji Math managed the shrine, after which the Madras Government took over and appointed a committee.

The deity is called Kaliyuga Prathyaksha Daivam, and the site Kaliyuga Vaikuntha, because Venkateswara is held to appear in the Kali Age. Worship follows the Vaikhanasa Agama tradition, and the temple is one of the 108 Divya Desam shrines praised in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham. A sandal paste mark is applied to the deity's chin, a practice said to begin after blood appeared there.

Pilgrims can stay in guest houses and receive free meals through the Annaprasadam Trust during their visit. The Seeghra Darshan service reduces waiting times for those with less time or arriving during major festivals.

More than 24 million visitors come here each year, making it one of the most visited religious sites in the world. The administration also manages a wide network of guest houses and support facilities around the temple.