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

 * 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

 * 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

 * 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: