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Kanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah
A protected 18th-century tomb near the Sholinghur bus stand marking the burial spot of Mysore army soldiers slain in the 1781 Battle of Sholinghur, fought between the British and Hyder Ali. Measuring roughly 15 by 35 feet, it is preserved by the state archaeology department as a war memorial of the Second Anglo-Mysore War.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseSholinghur
DistrictRanipet
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Kanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah is planned from Sholinghur, one of the travel bases in Ranipet district. Use Sholinghur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sholinghur or nearby in Ranipet, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Kanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
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Top experiences around Sholinghur
2 more places around Sholinghur, each worth a day of its own.
heritageSri Yoga Anjaneyar Temple, Sholinghur
450 m · 6 min walk
A famed Hanuman shrine at Sholinghur that, with the Yoga Narasimha (Periya Malai) and Lakshmi Narasimha (Chinna Malai) hill temples, forms the town's trinity of pilgrimage shrines. Devotees seeking relief from ailments and mental afflictions worship the Yoga Anjaneyar deity, making it a major stop on the Sholinghur circuit.
heritageSri Sozhapureeswarar Temple, Sholinghur
330 m · 4 min walk
An ancient Shiva temple in Sholinghur town, distinct from the hilltop Narasimha shrines. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Sozhapureeswarar, it is one of the older temples of the town.
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Kanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours (sunrise to sunset)
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah
Sholinghur town; nearest railway Sholinghur station (Arakkonam Jn ~25 km); nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~100 km.
Getting around Kanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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When is the best time to visit Kanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours (sunrise to sunset).
How do I reach Kanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah?
Base yourself in Sholinghur or nearby in Ranipet, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Kanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah?
About an hour.
What else is near Kanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah?
Nearby you can pair Sri Sozhapureeswarar Temple, Sholinghur (330 m), Sri Yoga Anjaneyar Temple, Sholinghur (450 m), Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur (2.6 km), Kanchanagiri Hills (16.3 km).
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