Bolar (Location)

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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.

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[edit] Religious places

[edit] Educational institutions

  • Government Higher primary school
  • Urdu SChool
  • Mission School (Kanti Church campus)
  • Joyland High School
  • Joyland Institute of Commerce
  • Janatha Kendra

[edit] 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.

[edit] External links

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