Kolara pronunciation is a city in the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Kolara District and is known for gold mining. Kolar is called the land of silk, milk, and gold. The town is famous for the Someshwara temple and the Kolaramma temple. 'Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011; Cities having population 1 lakh and above' (pdf). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 27 March 2012.