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Nandalike is a village in Karkala taluk in the Udupi District in Karnataka, India. It is approximately 16 km east of Padubidri and about 15 km from Karkala town.Nandalike is the birthplace of the poet Muddana (Nandalike Lakshmi Narayanappa).The Mahalingeshwara (Lord Shiva) worshipped here along with Sathya Devatha (Goddess of Truth) called Siri, Abbaga Daraga, Kumara Swamy, Naga, and Brahma. Nandalike is also called Alade and Moolastana to lakhs of devotees. The temple has a history of over 1000 years. The Annual Festival of the Temple starts from the full moon day of tulu, the month of Mayi (between February 15 and March 15) and celebration day called Ayanostava is celebrated on the subsequent full moon day, i.e. between March 15 and April 15.Nandalike Shree Mahalingeshwara TempleShree Mahalingeshwara Temple is dedicated to God Shiva is located in Nandalike village at Karkala Taluk in Udupi District of Karnataka. The temple is 6 km away from Mangalore-Padubidri-Karkala Highway from East and 15 km away from Karkala. The holy temple is surrounded by greenery and serene nature. The Coastal Region of Karnataka is famous for its pilgrim shrines. Because of some historical temple devotees are attracted towards this Coastal Region. The history says and well known by people that The Mahalingeshwara Temple is established by Shri Vadiraja Swami. Other worshiped Gods at Shree Mahalingeshwara temple sannidhana are- Shri Uribrahma, Ganapathi, Veerabhadra, Nandhigona, Sirikumara, Abbaga Daraga, Khadgeshwari, Raktheshwari, Chamundi, Annappa, Kshetrapala, Bhootharaja, Gajamalla, Mahanagaraja Swami Sanidhya.LanguageTulu and Konkani are the most widely spoken language. Other languages spoken here include Kannada.