BHPian S2kyon recently shared this with other enthusiasts: There are innumerable temples in India, dedicated to various Deities and Gods. Some are grand, decorated, and enormous while some are niche, quiet and low-key. Considering we are frequent travellers and we make it a point to visit renowned temples of that place, it got me thinking about some temples I have visited that were truly unique in design, and many other things. One such temple is the Leaning Temple of Huma. It is located near Sambalpur, Odisha. It is situated on the bank of Mahanadi. The temple is dedicated to the Lord Bimaleshwar (a form of Shiva). Quote:The plinth of the temple has deviated slightly from its original arrangement, and as a result, the body of the temple has tilted. This tilt has fascinated historians, sculptors and other researchers. The surprising thing is that the main temple is tilted in one direction, whereas the other small temples are tilted in other directions. Within the temple complex i.e. within the boundaries of temple, everything is in a tilted condition, including the boundaries themselves, and the villagers and priests says that the angle of inclination has not changed over last 40 or 50 years. The tilt may be due to a geological reason; the underlying rock may be uneven in structure. The angle of inclination of the tilt is 13.8 degrees.Source: Wikipedia The Mahanadi It would be really interesting to hear other BHPians talk about some unique temples they have visited or know of, feel free to share! Here’s what BHPian 2himanshu replied:This is the Anandeshwar Temple in Lasur village, near Daryapur in the Amravati district of Maharashtra. It is a rare 13th-century Hemadpanthi-style temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, famous for its open-roof “swarga mandap” (sky hall), unique rock interlocking construction, and intricate stone carvings. Recognized as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India, it features a tridal (three-sanctum) layout on the banks of the Purna River. Here’s what BHPian DCIT_Prabodh replied:There is a Jamlu Rishi Temple in Malana, H.P. with an old architecture style. The temple is also unique as the villagers have a strict no-touch rule for the temple (with penalty of Rs 3500 currently!). The villagers speak Kanashi, a language that is not spoken anywhere outside. People here claim to be descendants of weary Greek soldiers who came here as a part of Alexander’s army and settled here after their battle with Porus. Here is a picture from my last visit here (in 2014): Going beyond the scope of this thread, the most interesting temple I saw outside India is White Temple of Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand. Here are a few pictures: Nearby is Blue Temple, which is also quite interesting: Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.
