Kolara

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Kolara(Kannada:ಕೋಲಾರ) audio|Kolar.ogg|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 Ammerallikere, 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.

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, urdu, Tamil and Telugu are the main languages spoken in the district of Kolar.

Geography

Kolar is located at coord|13.13|N|78.13|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Kolar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kolar] ] . It has an average elevation of 822 metres (2696 feet).

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Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kolar had a population of 113,299. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kolar has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 68%. In Kolar, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places of interest

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 Mr. Yendeti (1012-1045 A.D)

Other Places to Know

Mulbagal
Guttahalli
Kotilingeshwara
Nandi Hills
Antara Gange
Markandeya Hill
Kolaramma Temple and Someshwara Temple
Kurudumale
Avani
Therhalli
Budikote
Bethamangala
Bytarayappana Betta

Kolar Gold Fields
Kaivara
Vidhurashwatha
Bangarpet
Ronur Sri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy TempleRonur is a Hobali head quarter Located in Srinivasapur Taluk. There is big a Beautiful Sri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Constructed about Hundareds of years ago. The Sthala Purana says that Lord Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy was instaled by Arjuna. When they were in Aranya Vasa. The RajaGopularam was constructed more than 100 years ago by Gollapalli Kesarla Ramaiah Setty's family. Every day pooja's will be performed. In chaitra masa Bramhotsava will take place. Thousends of people witness the Rathothsva.

Ankathatti - Model village, having 4 feet high uthsava murthy as a pride possession, know for silk and milk production

Malur Karaga

The crowning piece of their cultural heritage is the Karaga festival, which is celebrated in its pristine form in the town of Malur, about 30 miles away on the Bangalore-Chennai highway. It throws a flood of light on the Thigala clan's Draupadi worship ritual, which the Karaga is all about.

The author has treated the Malur-based Karaga festival as the authentic and pure version, celebrated over 13 days in the summer months, usually starting on the first Friday after the Ugadi New Year day.

Famous people from Kolar

*Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya: The architect of modern Karnataka and of the world famous Brindavan Gardens
*K. C. Reddy: first Chief Minister of Karnataka
*Kengal Hanumantaiah: Founder Architect of 'Vidhana Soudha', Karnataka Senate House
*D. V. Gundappa: Kannada poet
*Maasti Venkatesh Ayengar: Kannada writer, and a Jnanpith awardee
*Hyder Ali: Father of Tipu Sultan
*Soundarya: Film actress ( Kannada, Telugu, Tamil & Hindi)
*The late Dharmaprakasha Chikka Chananjappa Setty Sowcar: Water works donor
*K. H. Muniyappa: Union minister for Road Transport, Shipping & National Highways Government of India
*K. Srinivas Gowda: Member of legislative and Chairman of Iffco Tokiyo,
*S. Sarvesh: Biotechnologist Karnataka.
*R. L. Jalappa: Member of Parliament and Chairman of Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College
*S.Govinda Gowda:Former legislator,founder of BAPU scientific & educational trust,running schools in rural area.
*S. Manjunath: IOC official
*Dr M. Nagappa: Popular physician
*A. N. Prahlada Rao: Highest crossword writer in Kannada India, author of the book *Bangarada manushya: the biography of *Dr.Rajkumar See external link below
*Prasanna Kumar. N: Cinematographer, currently working as visual artist. Received many Awards for his digital Works widely accepted by media
*Amarnath Gowda: Attorney at law, President of AKKA, President of VPA, Convener of IAFC, first foreign lawyer to be licensed in Michigan, United States of America
*I. H. Sangam Dev: Editor in chief of Kannada Eveninger Sanje Nudi

Educational Institutions

Sericulture College, UAS, Kurboor Farm, Chintamani Taluk Navodaya Vidya Samasthe, Kurboor Village Chintamani Taluk Nanjamma Teachers Training Institute, Kurboor Village Chintamani Taluk Bangalore Montessori School, KOLAR
Govt. Pre University College, KOLAR
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, KOLAR
St Anne's convent High school, KOLAR
Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar
Smt.Danamma Chanabasaviah PU and degree college, KOLAR
Mahila samaja school, KOLAR
Golden Valley Institute of Education, KGF
ST Joseph's convent,KGF
ST Mary's School, KGF First Grade College, KGF

Kendriya Vidyalaya BEML Nagar
Beml High School, Beml Nagar
Government English Higher Primary School
Parkinson Memorial School, KGF
Methodist Mission High School and College, Kolar
Sabaramathi School, Sugatur. Founder: Late S. Govidagowda (Ankathatti)
Government PolyTechnic, Chintamani.
Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain college kgf.
Al Ameen Anjuman primary school, kolarAl Ameen Anjuman high school, kolarAl Ameen Anjuman teachers training college, kolarAl Ameen Anjuman degree college, kolar

ee also

*Kurboor Village, Chintamani Taluk

External links

* [http://www.kolarcity.gov.in/ Official city Government Website]
* [http://www.adats.com Agricultural Development and Training Society]
* [http://www.templenet.com/Karnataka/kolar.html Temples of Kolar]
* [http://www.sdumc.ac.in/home.asp Sri Devaraj urs Medical College]
* [http://www.sdumc.ac.in/home.asp Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College]
* [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2001/05/14/stories/101444g3.htm]
* [http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/10/stories/2005071016170100.htm]

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