Kota Brahmins
Kota Brahmins are a Hindu Brahmin sub-caste mainly from the Indian state of Karnataka. Kota Brahmins take their name from their native village Kota. They speak a Kannada dialect different from the other regional dialects and Tulu. Kota Brahmins are mainly concentrated in the villages of Kota of Udupi district. The Kotas follow Smarta tradition. The Guru [Narasimha Temple, Saligrama] is important to them.