Bolar, Mangalore

Bolara or Bolar is an inner city locality in Mangalore City, Karnataka, India.

The famous Mangaladevi Temple by which Mangalore 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[edit]

Mangaladevi Temple
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[edit]

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[edit]

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.
Bolar Sea Face:

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