Eight kilometers from Chintamani Town is a place called Muruga malai, now called as Murugamalla or Murag-malla. It is a wonderful destination for both the religious and nature lovers alike. The Muktheeshwara Temple at the midst of the hill has been attracting the devotees with it's impeccable 'Puja' rituals. Late Shri B.V.Aswathiah (founder, B.V.Aswatiah & Bros,manufacturers of a very popular 'Nandi' Brand Agarbathies) and Late Shri G. Pandurangiah Setty were instrumental in developing this old temple by building a new structure and by constructing a commutable road till the temple. The temple administration has undertaken a herculean task of growing trees on a war footing and also preventing the diminishing of forest area. All their effort has helped in bringing peaceful and clean environment around the temple that gifts the visitors joy and tranquility. At the foot of this hill there is a natural spring. Years ago this natural spring water was made to flow out of the Nandi Bull's mouth. The water is very tasty, and also cold, which rushes out here through out the year, all seasons. For more info on temple watch this E-TV Telugu documentary Muktheeswara Temple-Part 1, Muktheeswara Temple -Part 2, Muktheeswara Temple - Part 3
Murugamalla also has a very famous 'Dargah'- Amma Jan Bawa Jan Dargah. Devotees from distant places visit to worship at this Dargah Shareef, a holy shrine.
