Dongargarh is one of the prominent places of worship, located at a distance of 35 km from Rajnandgaon and 67 km from Durg. The name is derived from two words- `dongarh` meaning `mountains` and `garh` meaning `fort`. One of the most thrived celebrated shrine present in the area is that of Maa Bamleshwari Devi, located on a hilltop, 1600 feet high. The temple is dedicated to Maa Bagulamukhi Devi, a powerful manifestation of Goddess Durga. Devotees have to climb a flight of 1100 stairs to reach their holy destination. It is believed that Raja Veersen, the then ruler of Dongargarh, in order to appease the Gods for his true successor, had built the temple 2200 years ago.

This particular temple is referred as Badi Bamleshwari; there is another temple at the ground level, known as the Chotti Bamleshwari, situated at a distance of ½ km from the main temple complex. There is also a ropeway path, built keeping in mind the comfort level of the devotional climbers. Pilgrims flock in huge numbers during the Navratris of Kavar (during Dusshera) and Chaitra (duirng Ramnavami). The magnificient view from the top might be an added attraction for the visitors who come to witness the might of Bamleshwari Devi. An enormous statue of Buddha in golden is visible on the opposite mountain, as if placed there in some mysterious circumstances. The temple is open to visitors from 4.00 AM to 12.00 PM on weekdays and 5.00 AM to 10.00 PM on weekends.