Dabhoi, Vadodara

Dabhoi, earlier called Darbhavati, is a city in Vadodara. This ancient fortified town has a great significance in the Jain scriptures of Girnar. The fort of Dabhoi is a rare surviving example of the Hindu military architecture.

The town has four gates – Hira Bhagol in the east and Vadodara Gate in the west, Champaner Gate in the north and Nandod Gate in the south. The city is a major Jain pilgrimage centre and has six temples. The main attraction here is Sri Lodhan Parshvanath Temple.