Chetana Thirthahalli was born on August 15, 1979 in Thirthahalli. Her birth name was Gayatri, later she changed her name to Chetana when she became a writer. Alavika has also published an ‘e-book’ under this name. He completed his primary education at St. Mary’s School, Thirthahalli and Mary Immaculate, Shivamogga. He did his secondary education at Government High School, Thirthahalli and his undergraduate education in science from Tunga College.