The history of Chitradurga is not confined to its magnificent seven-walled fort, the valour of the Nayaka rulers and the battles fought for the land. Equally important is its rich spiritual, religious, social and cultural heritage shaped over centuries by saints, Sharanas and religious institutions.
Among the institutions that have profoundly influenced the cultural life of Chitradurga is the Sri Jagadguru Murugharajendra Brihanmatha, popularly known as Murugha Matha.
Eminent Personalities
Raghavendra Padmashali