Tiruvannamalai, Aug. 8 -- Tight security arrangements have been put in place in Tiruvannamalai ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit on Saturday, with around 1,500 police personnel deployed across the city.

A three-tier security cover has also been put in place, involving state police personnel and central security forces. Security has been strengthened at key locations, including the helicopter landing site, the Girivalam path, the Ramana Maharshi Ashram and the Arunachaleswarar Temple.

Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive by helicopter at the landing site in the Adi Annamalai area at around 4 pm. From there, he will travel by road along the Girivalam path and participate in a special pooja at the Ramana Maharshi Ashram.

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