Kolar
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. It is the Head Quarters of the Kolar District in Karnataka State. it is located at a distance of about 68 Km away from the Bangalore and 39 Km from Kolar Gold Field. it is situated on the Bangalore to Chennai National Highway-4. The city is Situated on the southern 'maidan'(plains) region of Karnataka. The Ammenallikere, 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. The city is located on 13�51’ north latitude and 78�21’ eastern Longitude.The Kolar Town Municipal Council was established in 1925 and it was upgraded into City Municipal Council in the year 1985, the City is Divided into 31 wards for administrative convenience.
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 datable to 15 cent A.D.