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Bolar, Mangalore

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Bolara or Bolar is a locality in Mangalore City, Karnataka, India.

The famous Mangaladevi Temple by which Mangalore 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

  • Ulal Darga
  • Saidina Bibi Darga
  • Kajore Darga
  • Shanoor Darga
  • Khudrat Sha Walilulla Darga - Caste Street
  • Jalal Mastan Darga Formed in 629
  • Mangaladevi Temple
  • Mariyamma Temple
  • Kanti Church
  • Mukhyaprana Temple (Lord Hanuman)
  • Kallurti Sthana
  • Dhoomavathi Temple

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
  • Mohammed Mohsien Bolar

Other notable places

  • Ramakrishna Ashram: This is one of the ashrams set up by the Ramakrishna Mission started by Swami Vivekananda. 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 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.