What to expect
Highlights
- The revered Sufi tomb-shrine.
- The shared Muslim–Hindu pilgrimage.
- The great annual urs.
Murugamalla Dargah
A prominent Sufi shrine at Murugamalla near Chintamani around the tomb of Hazrat Syed Peer, drawing large crowds of both Muslim and Hindu pilgrims at its annual urs. This heritage guide is organized from Chintamani in Chikkaballapur district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Murugamalla Dargah.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseChintamani
DistrictChikkaballapur
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit3→The Murugamalla Dargah near Chintamani is a prominent Sufi shrine around the tomb of Hazrat Syed Peer.
It draws large crowds of both Muslim and Hindu pilgrims at its annual urs.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Murugamalla, about 8–9 km from Chintamani; by road.
- A living dargah — remove footwear, dress modestly, cover the head where asked and mind the crowds at the urs.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru60 km
- Kolar55 km
- Chintamani40 km
- Tumakuru90 km
- Hindupur (AP)75 km
Road km to Chikkaballapur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; the annual urs is the busiest.
Weather in Murugamalla DargahSeasonal guide
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Today at Murugamalla Dargah
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset6:27 pm
Golden hour best light5:27 pm–6:27 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:27 pm–6:52 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 47%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. 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.
Visitor notes
- An active shrine — follow the dargah’s customs and be respectful.
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Murugamalla Dargah — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours; busy at urs
Best timeOctober to February; the annual urs is busiest
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Murugamalla Dargah
At Murugamalla, ~8–9 km from Chintamani; by road
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Murugamalla Dargah is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Murugamalla Dargah
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 Murugamalla Dargah
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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When is the best time to visit Murugamalla Dargah?
October to February; the annual urs is the busiest.
What are the entry fee and timings at Murugamalla Dargah?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours; busy at urs.
How do I reach Murugamalla Dargah?
At Murugamalla, about 8–9 km from Chintamani; by road. A living dargah — remove footwear, dress modestly, cover the head where asked and mind the crowds at the urs.
How much time do I need for Murugamalla Dargah?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Murugamalla Dargah?
Nearby you can pair Kailasagiri Cave Temple, Kaiwara (12.3 km), Kaivara Amaranarayana Temple (18.4 km), Sidlaghatta (29.3 km), Kandavara Lake (44.0 km).
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