The city is 11 km from Bailahongal and 15 km from Yeraghatti and three
sides of the city are hilly.
‘Muragoda’ was known as ‘Amarakalyana’ in the Mahabharata period, but
later changed to ‘Shikhapur’ (meaning Murgudda in Kannada). Gradually this name
became Muragodu. Muragodu is a holy place for Saint Basava and Shiva devotees.
The Shrine of Sri Mahant Duruddeshwara Mutt and Sri Shiva Chidambara Mahaswami attracts
devotees all over India.
Some other sacred places in Muragodu are "Sri Mallikarjuna Temple",
which is built like Srisaila Mallikarjuna temple. Its ancient architecture is
very attractive.
Pandavapadi (Pandavas Hill). There is a legend that the Pandavas passed
through this village during the Mahabharata period.
Yadiyur Siddaheswara was staying in this cave when he came to this
village.
Other places around the village are "Sri Kshetra Sogal", "Navilatheertha Dam" and "Munavalli".