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Arni Fort
Arni Fort stands at the heart of Arni town and dates to the 17th century, when the Arni Jagir was granted in 1640 to the Maratha Brahmin general Vedaji Bhaskar Pant, whose descendants ruled until 1948. Within the precincts is a roughly 45-foot obelisk raised in memory of British officer Robert Kelly. The surrounding town became famous for its economical Arni silk sarees.
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Arni Fort
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseArni
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Arni Fort is planned from Arni, one of the travel bases in Tiruvannamalai district. Use Arni for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Arni or nearby in Tiruvannamalai, 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 Arni Fort
Sunrise6:02 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.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Top experiences around Arni
One more place around Arni worth a day of its own.
heritageSathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni
2.7 km · ~7 min by auto
Sathyavijayanagaram, on the banks of the Kamandala Naganadi about 5 km from Arni, was founded in 1825 by Venkatanatha Rao as the capital of the Arni Jagir. The Arni rulers built two 19th-century palaces here, including a two-storey Diwan Khane with circular brick pillars, arches, Gothic columns and Madras-terrace roofing. The estate palaces survive as heritage relics of the Maratha jagirdars of Arni.
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Arni Fort — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily during daylight hours
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Arni Fort
In Arni town, ~60 km from Tiruvannamalai; nearest major railhead Polur ~30 km or Vandavasi ~40 km; nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~150 km.
Getting around Arni Fort
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.
If you need help at Arni Fort
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When is the best time to visit Arni Fort?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Arni Fort?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily during daylight hours.
How do I reach Arni Fort?
Base yourself in Arni or nearby in Tiruvannamalai, 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 Arni Fort?
About an hour.
What else is near Arni Fort?
Nearby you can pair Sathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni (2.7 km), Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram (15.8 km), Sri Panduranga Temple, Thennangur (16.3 km), Mamandur Cave Temples (17.9 km).
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