 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.