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From the paragraph given below identify the temple referred to : Situated on the serene surrounding on the bank of river Mahanadi, this temple is one of the wonders of the medieval period and draws attention of several devotees, tourists, and researchers from all around the world. The temple does not stand upright and is tilted towards one side. Another attraction of the temple is Kudo fish for which special offerings are made.

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The temple described is the Huma Temple, located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. Situated on the banks of the Mahanadi River, it is famously known as the 'Leaning Temple of Huma' because the main structure and its surrounding edifices are tilted towards one side [t1][t7]. Dedicated to Lord Bimaleswara (Shiva), the temple was built or renovated during the medieval period by the Chauhan rulers, specifically Maharaja Baliar Singh [t1][t6]. A unique feature of this site is the presence of 'Kudo fish' in the Mahanadi River adjacent to the temple [t8]. These fish are considered sacred and docile, often accepting special offerings like sweets directly from the hands of devotees and tourists [t8]. Unlike the other options—Muktesvara, Lingaraj, and Cuttack Chandi—the Huma temple is globally recognized for its architectural mystery and its specific association with the Kudo fish [t6][t8].

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  1. [1] https://magazines.odisha.gov.in/Journal/Journal2/pdf/ohrj-011.pdf
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