Kolar

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city
Population  (2001)
• Total	113,299

Kolara(Kannada: ಕೋಲಾರ) is a city in the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Kolar District. It is known for being one of the gold mining sites in India. It is located at a distance of about 68 kilometres (42 mi) from Bengaluru and 39 kilometres (24 mi) from Kolar Gold Fields. It is situated on the Bengaluru to Chennai National Highway-4.

The city is located on the southern maidan (plains) region of Karnataka. The Ammerallikere, a tank, forms its eastern boundary. To the north is the Kodikannur tank, the main source of water supply to the city. The nearest railway junction is Bangarpet at a distance of about 15 km.

History

Kolar, the headquarters of the Kolar district, was earlier known as Kuvalala. Historically, Kolar is said to be associated with the epic age, which recalls many legends associated with Avani in Mulbagal Taluk, which was also called Avani Kshetra.

It is said that the sage Valmiki, the author of the epic Ramayana, lived here and Sri Rama stayed here on the way back to Ayodhya, after his conquest of Lanka. The legend goes further to establish that Seetha Devi, after being rejected by Rama, gave birth to her twins Lava and Kusha in this Avani.

The hill to the west of Kolar, called the Satasringa Parvata or 'Hundred-Peaked Mountain' is 'Antharagange', associated with the story of Parasurama and his fight with King Kartaviryarjuna over Surabhi, the divine cow. As the story goes, King Kartavirya Arjuna (Sahasrarjuna) and his army visited Jamadagni, Parasurama's father, when the king demanded the magical cow from Jamadagni. When Jamadagni refused, the King sent his soldiers to take the cow, but Parashurama killed the entire army and the king with his axe. In return, the princes beheaded Jamadagni. Thus, Parasurama took an oath to behead the entire Kshatriya race, which is said to have taken place on the hills. It is said that the 'kolahala' on the death of Kartaviryarjuna gave its name to the town, which later become Kolar. Kannada, Tamil and Telugu are the main languages spoken in the district of Kolar.

Kolar District has launched it's web blog and is getting updated everyday. Information of day to day crimes registered in the district will be available for public. Sri. B.Dayananda, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police, has started this web blog. For details visit http://kolarpolice.wordpress.com/

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Geography

Kolar is located at 13.13°N 78.13°E / 13.13; 78.13. It has an average elevation of 822 metres (2,697 ft).

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Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Kolar had a population of 113,299. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kolar has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 68%. In Kolar, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places of interest

The major temples in the town are the Kolaramma Temple and the Someswara Temple. Someswara Temple is a fine example of the Vijayanagara style, complete with a massive pillared Mukha Mandapa, heavy Prakara walls, ornate Kalyana mantapa, a Devi Shrine and a lofty Gopura with fine stucco figures on the tower; while the door frame is carved in the typical Vijayanagara style, with dwarapalas, etc. The temple has a large tank (Kalyani) also. There are Vijayanagara inscriptions on the wall of the store room and the yagashala, dated to 15th century A.D.

Kolaramma Temple: This 'L' shaped temple has two shrines, one for Durga (Kolaramma) and the other for the Saptamatras. Both have a common vestibule. The Durga Shrine has a wagon-roof tower. The stucco figures in the Saptamatras shrine are unusually large. The temple is of Dravida Vimana Style, built in the Ganga Tradition (11 century AD). The Mahadwara has imposing pavilions in the inner side. The temple contains several Chola inscriptions, the earliest belonging to Mr. Yendeti (1012-1045 AD).

Other Places

• Mulbagal - Narasimha Tirtha - Sripadaraja Mutt of Sripadaraj Swamiji, a Madhwa Saint's Brindavan. The disciples of this Mutt are spread all over India
• Guttahalli
• Kotilingeshwara
• Nandi Hills
• Antara Gange
• Markandeya Hill
• Kolaramma Temple and Someshwara Temple>
• Kurudumale
• Avani
• Therhalli
• Budikote
• Bethamangala
• Bytarayappana Betta
• Kolar Gold Fields
• Kaiwara
• Vidhurashwatha
• Bangarpet
• Ronur Sri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple
• Ronur is a Hobli place located in Srinivasapura Taluk. There is a big and beautiful Sri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple, constructed hundreds of years ago. The Sthala Purana says that Lord Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy was installed by Arjuna when they were in Aranya Vasa. The Raja Gopuram was constructed more than 100 years ago by Gollapalli Kesarla Ramaiah Setty's family. Every day poojas are performed. In Chaitra masa, a Bramhotsava takes place. Thousands of people witness the Rathothsva.

• Ankathatti - A Model Village having a 4 feet high Uthsava Murthy as a pride possession, it is known for silk and milk production.
• BYRAKUR, Mulbagal Taluk, Kolar district

Malur Karaga

The crowning glory is the Karaga festival, which is celebrated in the town of Malur, about 30 miles away on the Bengaluru-Chennai highway. It throws a flood of light on the Thigala clan's Draupadi worship ritual called the Karaga festival.

The Malur-based Karaga festival is celebrated over 13 days in the summer months, usually starting on the first Friday after the Ugadi New Year day.

Bangarpet

Earlier this town was called Bowringpet. This is a Taluka place in Kolar District. It is a business town in Kolar District. It has a Railway Junction. Budikote Village (Hyder Ali's Birth Place) is in this Taluk.

Famous people from Kolar

• Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya: The architect of modern Karnataka and of the world famous Brindavan Gardens
• K. C. Reddy: first Chief Minister of Karnataka
• D. V. Gundappa: Kannada poet
• Maasti Venkatesh Ayengar: Kannada writer, and a Jnanpith awardee
• Hyder Ali: Father of Tipu Sultan
• Soundarya: Film actress (Kannada, Telugu, Tamil & Hindi)
• K. H. Muniyappa: Union Minister for Road Transport, Shipping & National Highways, Government of India
• K. Srinivas Gowda: Ex Member of Legislative Assembly and Chairman of Iffco Tokio
• S. Sarvesh: Msc.Biotechnologist,plant tissue culture.
• R. L. Jalappa: Member of Parliament and Chairman of Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College
• S. Govinda Gowda: Former legislator, founder of Bapu Scientific & Educational Trust, running schools in rural areas.
• S. Manjunath: IOC official
• Dr M. Nagappa: Popular physician
• B. V. Gopinath: One of the best news reporters in Kolar District. A reporter for Samyukta Karnataka - Kannada Daily
• A. N. Prahlada Rao: Highest crossword writer in Kannada, author of the book Bangarada Manushya: the biography of *Dr. Rajkumar See external link below
• Prasanna Kumar N.: Cinematographer, currently working as Visual Artist. Received many awards for his digital works widely accepted by media
• Amarnath Gowda: Attorney at Law, President of AKKA, President of VPA, Convener of IAFC, first foreign lawyer to be licensed in Michigan, United States of America
• N. Venkatachalaiah : Ex Lok Ayuktha, Karnataka

Member of Parliment

K. H. Muniyappa

Member of Legislative Assembly, Karnataka

Varthur Prakash

Kolar Milk Union

KOMUL - Kolar Milk Union. KOMUL is a leading Milk Producers Union under KMF

Kolar District

It is famous for Sericulture and Mangoes

Educational Institutions

• Sericulture College, UAS, Kurboor Farm, Chintamani Taluk
• Navodaya Vidya Samasthe, Kurboor Village, Chintamani Taluk
• Nanjamma Teachers Training Institute, Kurboor Village, Chintamani Taluk
• Bangalore Montessori School, Kolar
• Govt. Pre University College, Kolar
• Suvarna Central School, Kolar
• Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kolar
• St Anne's Convent High school, Kolar
• Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar
• Smt. Danamma Chanabasaviah PU and Degree College, Kolar
• Mahila Samaja School, Kolar
• Golden Valley Institute of Education, KGF
• St Joseph's Convent, KGF
• St Mary's School, KGF
• First Grade College, KGF
• Kendriya Vidyalaya BEML Nagar
• BEML High School, BEML Nagar
• Government English Higher Primary School
• Parkinson Memorial School, KGF
• Methodist Mission High School and College, Kolar
• Sabarmathi School, Sugatur. Founder: Late S. Govinda Gowda (Ankathatti)
• Government Polytechnic, Chintamani
• Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain college, KGF
• Al Ameen Anjuman Primary School, Kolar
• Al Ameen Anjuman High School, Kolar
• Al Ameen Anjuman Teachers Training College, Kolar
• Al Ameen Anjuman Degree College, Kolar
• Bangalore Educational Society (BES) Convent School, Tasleem Sha Mohalla, Kolar.563 101.
• MANJUNATHA VIDHAYA SAMASTHAE Byrakur, Mulbagal Taluk

External links

• Official city Government Website
• Agricultural Development and Training Society
• Temples of Kolar
• Sri Devaraj urs Medical College
• Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College
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• Photos Of Monkeys At Antharganga, Kolar
• MANJUNATHA VIDHAYA SAMASTHAE Byrakur, Mulbagal Taluk