What is "nandalike"

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.