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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Station (formerly Vidhana Soudha) is a crucial underground metro station serving Karnataka's administrative hub. Located beneath B.R. Ambedkar Road between Vidhana Soudha and the High Court, it provides access to government offices, courts, and sports complexes. The station features high security and limited commercial facilities due to its sensitive location.
| Station Code | DBA |
| Line | Purple Line |
| Station Type | Underground |
| Platforms | 1 (Island platform) |
| First Train | 5:00 AM Tue–Sat, ~4:15 AM Mon (Sun 7:00 AM) |
| Last Train | 11:00 PM |
| Parking | Not available |
| Daily Footfall | ~25,000 |
| Address | Dr. Ambedkar Road, Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001 |
| Directions | View on Google Maps |
High-security government zone with restricted access. Administrative hub with courts, government offices, and sports facilities. Limited commercial activity due to security protocols.
The area houses Karnataka's seat of power - Vidhana Soudha, built in 1956 in Neo-Dravidian style. The station was renamed from Vidhana Soudha to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Station to honor the architect of Indian Constitution.
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Luxury mall
Traditional shopping street
300-acre green lung of Bangalore
Musical fountain shows
Hours: Show timings: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Heritage library with vast collection
Hours: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM (Mon-Sat)
Historical site, former Central Jail
Science and technology museum
Hours: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Premier cricket stadium, home to RCB
Multi-purpose sports complex
KSCA headquarters
Karnataka State Legislature - Neo-Dravidian architectural marvel
Hours: Government office hours
High Court of Karnataka in red building
Additional government offices
RBI Regional Office
Central bank office
Government offices
Government recruitment body
Governor's residence
Exit B leads to Vidhana Soudha (Karnataka State Legislature) and the Karnataka High Court (Attara Kacheri) — approximately 300m walk. Exit A goes toward Dr. Ambedkar Road on the Chinnaswamy Stadium and Kanteerava Stadium side.
Take Exit A towards Dr. Ambedkar Road — M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (KSCA) is about 500m walk, roughly 6–7 minutes. This is the closest metro station to the cricket ground, making it the best option on match days. Avoid driving on IPL and international match days — use this metro stop instead.
Dr. BR Ambedkar Station (previously known as Vidhana Soudha Metro Station) is on the Purple Line running from Baiyappanahalli (east) to Kengeri (west). It provides direct metro access to the Karnataka state legislature, law courts, and two major sports stadiums in central Bengaluru.