Jagannath Temple Priest to Build 300-Room Luxury Resort for Pilgrims in Puri

Temple Priest to Build 300-Room: A priest of the Jagannath Temple in Puri on Sunday said he is setting up a 300-room luxury resort with a strong spiritual focus in the holy town.

The beachside project would be a pure vegetarian and non-liquor retreat, aiming to offer a "satvik" experience to pilgrims and travellers seeking spiritual serenity with modern comforts, the priest said in a press conference here.

The current valuation is Rs 200 crore, an official from his team said.

"Puri is not just a destination. It is a sacred abode where divinity meets the ocean. The resort will offer a blend of spiritual tranquillity and luxury hospitality," Sevayat Daitapati Bhabani Das said.

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He added that the construction of the 'Jagannatham' project is estimated at Rs 110 crore, excluding land. Meanwhile, an official from his team said that the current valuation is Rs 200 crore.

Priest owns the resort

Das and his family own 100 per cent of the resort but are open to diluting equity based on the response to the project's membership programme. Under Meridian Mist Hotel and Resort, the project is being built on a seven-acre beachfront plot along the Puri-Konark marine drive, about 8 km from the Jagannath Temple in Puri. Daitapati Bhabani Das said, "I own the land, and there is no conflict of interest with Jagannath Temple."

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Resort to redefine spiritual tourism in Puri

The 'Jagannatham' resort is expected to be inaugurated 14-16 months later, ahead of the 2026 Rath Yatra.

Das believes this will redefine spiritual tourism in Puri, attracting pilgrims and high-end travelers alike.

He clarified he owns the land the resort will be built on, so there is no conflict of interest with the Jagannath Temple.

The resort will offer guests a unique blend of modern comforts and spiritual experiences.

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