Bolara or Bolar is an inner city locality in
Mangalore
Mangalore (), officially known as Mangaluru, is a major port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bangalore, the state capital, 20 km north of Karnataka–Ker ...
City,
Karnataka
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,
India
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.
The famous
Mangaladevi Temple
The Mangaladevi Temple is a Hindu temple at Bolara in the city of Mangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is situated about three kilometres southwest of the city centre. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Shakti in the form o ...
by which
Mangalore
Mangalore (), officially known as Mangaluru, is a major port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bangalore, the state capital, 20 km north of Karnataka–Ker ...
derives its name and Halekote Sri Mariyamma - Mahishamardini Devasthana are located in Bolara (or Bolar as pronounced in English). Bolara is predominantly a residential area.
Religious places
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Mangaladevi Temple
The Mangaladevi Temple is a Hindu temple at Bolara in the city of Mangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is situated about three kilometres southwest of the city centre. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Shakti in the form o ...
*
Mariyamma Temple
The Mariyamma Temple is situated in Boloor, India, dedicated to Goddess Mariyamma, situated approximately 5 km from Mangaladevi Temple in Mangalore city, Karnataka, India. It is believed that Mariyamma and Mangaladevi were sisters.
Dasar ...
*Kanti Church
*Mukhyaprana Temple (Lord Hanuman)
*Kallurti Sthana
*Dhoomavathi Temple
*Ulal Darga
*Saidina Bibi Darga
*Kajore Darga
*Shanoor Darga
*Khudrat Sha Waliulla Darga - Caste Street
*Jalal Mastan Darga Formed in 629
Educational institutions
*Infant Jesus Joyland School
*Government Higher Primary School
*Urdu School
*Mission School (Kanti Church campus)
*Joyland High School
*Joyland Institute of Commerce
*Janatha Kendra
Other notable places
*Ramakrishna Ashram: This is one of the
ashram
An ashram ( sa, आश्रम, ) is a spiritual hermitage or a monastery
A monastery is a building or complex of buildings comprising the domestic quarters and workplaces of monastics, monks or nuns, whether living in communities or a ...
s set up by the Ramakrishna Mission started by
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda (; ; 12 January 1863 – 4 July 1902), born Narendranath Datta (), was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, author, religious teacher, and the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna. He was a key figure in the intro ...
. It has a large campus with hostels for poor families who come to Mangalore for studies.
*Mulihithlu Nethravati River Bank : With a panoramic view of Ullala on the other side of the river and the railway bridge across the
Nethravati
The Netravati River or Netravathi Nadi has its origins at Bangrabalige valley, Yelaneeru Ghat in Kudremukh in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, India. This river flows through the famous pilgrimage place Dharmasthala and is considered one o ...
river, this is a popular evening spot for locals.
*Tile factories: Only two of the former six roof tile factories remain. Others have closed due to losses or union related problems.
*Ice Factories: Many ice factories manufacture ice used for fishing boats.
*Bolar Sea Face:
External links
Mangalore City Corporation WebsiteMaps Link
Localities in Mangalore
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