Kurudumale Ganesha Temple, Mulbagal
Kurudumale is a sacred place in Mulbagal, Kolar district. The temple is just 10 kilometers from Mulbagal town. Kurudumale is famous for the Ganesha […]
Kolar
Known as the “Golden City” for the gold that was once mined at Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Kolar is one of Karnataka’s oldest and most storied districts. Located in the south-eastern corner of the state and long regarded as the doorway to Tirumala, the region blends deep spiritual heritage with rugged natural beauty.
Kolar is best known for its temples. The thousand-year-old Kolaramma Temple, the Kotilingeshwara Temple with its towering lingam, the ancient Someshwara Temple and the Kurudumale Ganesha Temple in Mulbagal draw pilgrims and history lovers alike. Beyond its shrines, the Anthargange hill range offers volcanic rock formations, natural caves and a perennial spring, making it one of the most popular trekking, rock-climbing and adventure destinations near Bangalore.
The district’s identity extends well beyond gold and temples — Kolar is also among Karnataka’s largest milk producers, a cornerstone of the state’s dairy economy. Browse our articles below for detailed guides to Kolar’s temples, sightseeing spots, trekking trails and rich cultural history.
Kolaramma Temple – Of History and Beliefs
The temple of Kolaramma is more than a thousand years old. It is located in the Kolar town of Karnataka and the deity of
Kotilingeshwara Temple, Kolar
The Kotilingeshwara Temple lies in a small Kammasandra village in the Kolar district. The temple is extremely famous because of the largest and the
Kolar – The Epical Golden City
The epical golden city of Kolar is the doorway to Tirumala (Tirupati Temple), the abode of Lord Venkateswara and is located in the southern
Anthargange, Kolar – A Tale Told by Caves, Temples and Rocks
Anthargange near Kolar & Bangalore is a hill range that is famous for volcanic rock formations, natural caves and a perennial spring. It is one of the well-known destinations for adventure seeking activities like trekking, rock climbing, rappelling, high rope traversing, etc.
Trekking at Antaragange – A Walk Through Volcanic Paths
Antaragange is at a distance of 65 km from Bangalore. Antaragange is at a distance of 2 km from Kolar, which is the base for the trek.
Someshwara Temple
Someshwara Temple is located in the heart of the Kolar region. The Someshwara temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. He is worshipped in the name of Lord Someshwara at this temple.
Antharagange Temple
Antaragange is a mountain located in the Shathashrunga mountain range. It is located three kilometers from Kolar. It is also a good spot for trekking, rock climbing and other adventure activities.