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 are 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
- Ulal 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:-An astonishing River View to admire the netravathi river and fishing 🎣 taking place in the evening mixed with people from flying kites to relaxing and study ones and family.The name Sea Face is kept because from this spot you can see the river mixing with the sea which makes this place more special and memorable .