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Sathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni
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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Typeheritage
Nearest baseArni
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseArni
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
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.
Sathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni 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.
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Sathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily during daylight hours
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting there: About 5 km from Arni town and ~65 km from Tiruvannamalai; nearest railhead Polur ~35 km; nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~155 km.
Heritage estate palaces in partly ruined condition; ask locally before entering.
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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.
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Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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When is the best time to visit Sathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily during daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Sathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni?
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 Sathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni?
About an hour.
What else is near Sathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni?
Nearby you can pair Arni Fort (2.7 km), Sri Panduranga Temple, Thennangur (14.1 km), Mamandur Cave Temples (15.3 km), Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram (15.9 km).
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