Bolar (Location)

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

The famous Mangaladevi Temple by which Mangalore derives its name is located in Bolara (or Bolar as pronounced in English). Bolara is predominantly a residential area.

Religious places

*Mangaladevi Temple
*Mariyamma Temple
*Kanti Church
*Mukhyaprana Temple (Lord Hanuman)
*Kallurti Sthana

Educational institutions

*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 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.

External links

* [http://www.mangalorecity.gov.in/ Mangalore City Corporation Website]