Jagannath temple priest to develop Rs 200 crore spiritual luxury resort project in Puri

A priest of the Jagannath Temple in Puri 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.

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.

The construction cost of the 'Jagannatham' project is estimated at Rs 110 crore, excluding land, he said.

The project, under Meridian Mist Hotel & Resort, is being built on a seven-acre beachfront plot along the Puri-Konark marine drive, about 8 km from the Jagannath Temple in Puri.

"I own the land and there is no conflict of interest with Jagannath Temple," he said.