Kota, a small village in Brahmavar taluk of Udupi district, is synonymous with renowned writer Kota ShivaramKaranth. Kota is the birthplace of ShivaramKaranth, where he also wrote some of his books. Though his ancestral house could not be saved,
Dr. Kota ShivaramKaranth Theme Park, constructed in a place called Kolkere in Kota in 2011, has succeeded in keeping the memories of a person, who had become a legend in his own lifetime, alive. A multifaceted genius who was hailed as a walking encyclopedia, this park symbolizes all that he cherished and commemorates his deep love for literature.

The theme park, located around 20 km from Udupi, is the manifestation of the life of ShivaramKaranth. It depicts the essence of his work in various fields. It was developed by the Kotathattu Gram Panchayat of which Kota is a part. The entrance of the park has two statues of Yakshagana artists, representing the two styles of the art form, badaguthittu, and thenkuthittu. The theme park comprises a landscaped garden in which there is a small pool with the life-size bronze statue of ShivaramKaranth in the middle. Sculptures that represent some of the iconic characters of his novels also decorate this garden. The life-size statue of Choma playing the drum reminds one of the classic Kannada movie ChomanaDudi that was based on his novel of the same name. Similarly, Mukkaajji (grandmother), the lead character of MookajjiyaKanasugalu, the epic novel which won the Jnanapith award for him can also be seen in the garden. It’s a must-visit spot for several lovers of Kannada literature.