The Huma Leaning Temple, dedicated to Shiva as Bimaleshwar, is one of the Sambalpur area's strangest architectural sights. The temple complex appears to tilt, with the main shrine and smaller structures leaning at different angles, a detail that has made it a local pilgrimage stop and a curiosity for travellers interested in temple architecture.
Its riverside setting on the Mahanadi gives the visit more atmosphere than the odd angle alone. It is some distance from Sambalpur, so plan it as a half-day outing with transport arranged in advance, and go with realistic expectations: this is a distinctive regional temple, not a heavily interpreted monument.