Origin of Kotas
The origin of Dakshina Kannada Brahmins, which includes Kota Brahmins, is given by Mr. Neria Harish Hebbar, MD in his Article.
The Kota Brahmins come originally from a village near Udupi, and did not convert to Vaishnavism; they remained as bhasma (ash)-dharis and followers of the Smarta sampradaya. The other sects were influenced by Sri Madhvacharya to become Vaishnavites, e.g., Koteshwara Brahmins and Madhva Shivalli Brahmins.
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