Kolara
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Kolar(Kannada:ಕೋಲಾರ) pronunciation is a city in South Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Kolar District. It is known for being one of gold mining sites in india. It is located at a distance of about 68 Km away from Bangalore and 39 Km from Kolar Gold Field. It is situated on the Bangalore to Chennai National Highway-4.
The city is located on the southern maidan (plains) region of Karnataka. The Ammenallikere, a tank, forms its eastern boundary. On the north is the Kodikannur tank, the main source of water supply to the city. The nearest railway junction is at Bangarpet at a distance of about 15 km.
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[edit] History
Kolar , the headquarters of this district was formerly known as Kuvalala. The history of Kolar is said to be associated with the epic age, which recalls many legend. These are associated with Avani in Mulbagal Taluk, which was also called Avani Kshetra.
It is said that the sage Valmiki, the author of epic Ramayana, lived here and Sri Rama also stayed here on the way back to Ayodhya after his conquests 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 'Antharagangae', associated with 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, Parasuram takes 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 and Telugu are the main languages spoken in the district of Kolar
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The major and important temples in the town are Kolaramma Temple and Someswara Temple. Someswara Temple is a fine example of Vijayanagara style, complete with a massive pillared mukha mandapa. Heavy Prakara walls , ornate Kalyana mantapa and a Devi Shrine, lofty gopura is known for fine stucco figures on the tower, while the door frame is carved in typical Vijayanagara style with dwarapalas etc. The temple has large tank (Kalyani) also. There are vijayanagara inscriptions on the wall of 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 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 Ganga Tradition(11 century-A.D). Mahadwara has imposing pavilions in the inner side. The temple contains several Chola inscriptions. The earliest belonging to Nagaraj. Yendeti (1012-1045 A.D)
Kurubarpet is a township in Kolar. It has a sports complex with facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports.
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