The “Ambara Chumbana” Clock Tower, constructed adjacent to the South End Circle, is one of the most striking and attractive Kirti Sthambas (memorial towers) in the Bengaluru metropolitan region. Rising to a height of 61 feet and supported by three majestic pillars, it holds the distinction of being the tallest clock tower in Bengaluru city.

Built using elegant green-colored granite stones, the clock tower is both architecturally unique and culturally symbolic. It features three massive clocks, each measuring 8 feet in height, mounted on its three sides. These clocks display Kannada, Roman, and Arabic numerals, representing linguistic diversity, inclusivity, and the universal nature of time.

Adding to its visual grandeur, the clocks emit seven different colors of light, with each color representing one day of the week. This thoughtful design element makes the tower not just a timekeeping structure, but a living symbol of rhythm, continuity, and civic life.

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, a resonant “Sankha Nada” (conch sound) emanates from the clock tower every hour, audible across a radius of approximately 4 kilometers. This sound serves as a cultural reminder of time, discipline, and collective consciousness, connecting tradition with modern urban living.

Today, the Ambara Chumbana Clock Tower stands as a powerful landmark—celebrating Kannada identity, architectural excellence, and cultural heritage, while enriching the skyline and public life of Bengaluru.