Domlur

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Domlur is a small township located in the eastern part of Bangalore city in India. Earlier it was known as Bhagat Singh Nagar,^{[citation needed]} but for some unknown reasons, it is better known as Domlur. There is a debate over the exact meaning of Domlur. From what can be deciphered from old people living in the area, Domlur is a word derived from Tombalur, [1] a kind of flower which is used to worship Lord Shiva. This is further supported by the inscriptions found in Chokkanathaswamy temple in Domlur, which is believed to be constructed by Cholas. [2]

Domlur is very close to the airport and is surrounded by offices of multinational software companies. In spite of all these, it is blessed with a serene and pollution free atmosphere.

The major military establishments having divisions in Domlur are Indian Air Force, EME Workshop, and ASC.

The main advantage of Domlur is its proximity to the airport on one side and M.G. Road on the other. Koramangala, too, can be accessed easily via the Inner Ring Road.

[edit] Airport road flyover

A major landmark in Domlur is the Airport road flyover on Airport road and Inner ring road junction. This flyover was notorious for its delay in construction and the traffic trouble caused by its delay [3]. The construction of the flyover which was started in early 2003 ended in 2007. The flyover, excluding the outer loops, was completed in July 2006 and opened to public on July 12, 2006 [4]. Subsequently, the other loops were opened to public in the next 8 months.

Neighbourhoods of Bangalore