Hotel Rumani, Puri

Located in the east coast of the Indian sub-continent in the state of Orissa, is one of the four Dhams (Sacred place) of the Hindus. The city is famous for the temple of Lord Jagannath. The temple built in the late eleventh century is a place of pilgrimage and a popular beach. Rumani, Puri offers unrivaled pleasure of unspoiled scenic beauty with homely comforts.

Puri is one of the holy places described in the ancient Hindu scriptures. Set up probably in the post Kalinga war era, Puri was a knowledge centre by 7th century when “Adi Shankara” visited the place and set-up his own “Math” (Residential School) for vedic studies and hindu culture. Patronized by vedic scholars and powerful Kings of Orissa, Puri became the symbol of oriental philosophy and religion after construction of the temple of Lord Jagannath during late 11th century. Plundered by Muslim rulers (Nawabs) of Bengal several times, it became the centre of “Vaishnavite” cult after Sri Chaitanya made Puri his abode being rooted out of Nadiya (in Bangladesh now). Over the years Puri has been the