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Kolar is situated in the state of Karnataka. It is located about 68 kilometers from Bangalore. The capital of the district is Kollara which is famous for its gold mining. Kolar is famous for its history. The old city had a fort surrounding the city, however over time most of the fort has been eroded and only little remains today. The district of Kolar is famous for its gold mines and its temples. The famous Kolar gold mine is one of the few gold mining sites in India. The city is famous for its holy monuments which include the old temples, mosques and churches built during the rule of the British. The major temples are Kolaramma temple and the Someswara temple. The Someswara temple was built during the famous Vijayanagar period and the inscriptions can be still seen today. They date to the 15th century. The inscriptions on the temples are fine examples of Vijayanagara art. The Kolaramma temple was built in the Ganga tradition in the 11th century. The Shahi Masjid and Eidgah Masjid were built in the year 1729. The temple consists of several Chola inscriptions. The earliest are from the 11th century.
Someshvara Temple, Kolar
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Category : Historical, Temples
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 563129
STD Code: 8152
Info Website: http://kolar.nic.in/
Best Time to Visit: October – March
HistoryEdit
Kolar town, the headquarters of this district was formerly known as Kuvalala. Kolar was the first capital of the Gangas, till about the 4th century A.D. In 1004 A.D., the Cholas annexed Kolar with their empire. Later, Kolar came under the Vijayanagar empire, before being taken over by the British in 1768. In 1792, Kolar was given to Tippu Sultan, by the British. This town came under the rule of Maharaja of Mysore and since then several improvements have taken place and with a result that it became the district Head quarters. It was Krishnaraja Wodeyar who was responsible for connecting the road and Railways.Historically, Kolar is said to be associated with the epic age, which recalls many legends associated with Avani in Mulbagal Taluk, which was also called Avani Kshetra. This region is home to legends from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
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Bangalore International Airport
By Air : Bangalore International Airport is the nearest airport to Kolar, catering to both domestic and international tourists. It is situated at a Distance of about 62 km from Kolar. Bangalore airport connects to all the major cities in India as well as abroad.
By Train : Kolar has its own railway station, situated at a Distance of about 2 km from the city centre. The railway station is well connected to all the nearby cities and towns. Travellers can hire taxis to reach Kolar from here to visit the nearest tourist destinations.
By BUS : There are bus services from the Bangalore airport, however the traveler has to take a connecting bus and this might not be feasible. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation which is run by the government and other private buses are also available.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Kolar is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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