Kotturu is known for a popular dish called mandakki-menasinakayi, a combination of puffed rice mixed with savouries, served with chili pepper fritters.

The chillies are slit lengthwise, stuffed with a mixture of salt and crushed cumin, dipped in lentil batter, and deep-fried.

Little is known about the birth and childhood of Lord Kottureshwara, but it is said that he arrived in Shikhapura at a young age and traveled extensively, from North Kashmir to Kanyakumari.

[citation needed] During the reign of Emperor Akbar in Delhi, a miraculous incident is believed to have occurred.

Additionally, Akbar granted Lord Kottureshwara the independent territory of Sarsipura or Shikhapura, which was under his rule.

The fourth mutt is where Guru Kottureshwara entered Ikya Stala, the final stage of Shudstala (Yoga Samadhi).

In response, the Guru advised him to occupy another place called Kodathgudda, where the temple of Lord Veerabhadra is situated today.

To support the priest’s family, a piece of land was given in a nearby village called K. Ayyanahalli, where a temple dedicated to Karilingeswara stands.

The place is also famous for a veteran theatre artist, Kotturappa, a legendary actor known for his performance in the role of Danashoora Karna, which is widely recognised throughout Karnataka.

Deshi Devaramane Shivanandappa, the first writer from this place, was also a sub-editor of the local daily RAITA in Bellary.

Bhadrashhetty Sanna Rudrappa, Gorali Sharanappa, and Dr. Alabur Nanjappa are a few of the freedom fighters from this region.

A new train service is set to begin, running daily from Vijayapura to Yeshwanthpur via Hosapete, Kotturu, Harapanahalli, and Davanagere.