Bolara or Bolar is an inner city locality in
Mangalore
Mangaluru (), formerly called Mangalore ( ), is a major industrial port city in the Indian state of Karnataka and on the west coast of India. It is located between the Laccadive Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bengaluru, the st ...
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 / Parvati in ...
by which
Mangalore
Mangaluru (), formerly called Mangalore ( ), is a major industrial port city in the Indian state of Karnataka and on the west coast of India. It is located between the Laccadive Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bengaluru, the st ...
derives its name and Halekote Sri Mariyamma - Mahishamardini Devasthana is 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 / Parvati in ...
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Mariyamma Temple
*Kanti Church
*Mukhyaprana Temple (Lord Hanuman)
*Kallurti Sthana
*Dhoomavathi Temple
*Ullal 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 (, ) is a spiritual hermitage or a monastery in Indian religions, not including Buddhism.
Etymology
The Sanskrit noun is a thematic nominal derivative from the root 'toil' (< Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda () (12 January 1863 – 4 July 1902), born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindus, Hindu monk, philosopher, author, religious teacher, and the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna. Vivekananda was a major figu ...
. 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 Kudremukha in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, India. This river flows through the famous pilgrimage place Dharmasthala and is considered on ...
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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