Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple, is situated in Karaya Village, which is 5 Kms away from Uppinangady City, The devotees coming from Bangalore side via shiraadi ghat may get down at the Place called Uppinangady, from there the temple is located at 5Km of distance in Uppinangady - Belthangady route, Dakshina Kannada. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Strong belief that Karaya Shri Mahalingeshwara god will afford childrens, for couples who doesn't have the childrens. There are Sahaparivara (kannada word) goddess in this temple Lord Ganesha, Lord Sasthaveshwara, Lord Vishnu and Lord Durga are also worshipped in this temple.The history says that the temple was administered by a brahmin Kuddannaaya family, who belonged to Karaya Village.