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Vadodara City Guide

The city was once called Chandanavati after Raja Chandan of the Dodiya Rajputs. It was also known as Virakshetra (Land of Warriors). Later, it became Vadodará, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vatodara' meaning "in the belly of the banyan tree."

Famous places include **Laxmi Vilas Palace, Baroda Museum, Makarpura Palace, Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, Sayaji Baug Zoo, and ISKCON Temple.**