Bambleshwari Temple in Dongargarh is situated at the top of a 1600 feet high hill and is devoted to the Hindu goddess Maa Bambleshwari Devi. The temple has 2 separate segments; Badi Bambleshwari is the temple at the hilltop, where as Chhotti Bambleshwari is located a bit further away from the vicinity of the main temple. Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh is 107 km from Raipur and is well connected by buses and trains. The geographical co-ordinates of Bambleshwari Temple are 21degree 14`16"North, 81degree 36`28"East.

Bambleshwari Temple is steeped in ancient legends. It is widely believed that the actually temple was built during the reign of emperor Vikaramaditya, which dates back to 600 years ago. Conversely it is also believed that Raja Veersen, ruler of Dongargarh, in order to appease the Gods for his true successor, had built the temple 2200 years ago.

Bambleshwari Temple contains a shrine of Maa Bagulamukhi Devi, one of the embodiments of Hindu Goddess Durga. The renowned temple is a pilgrimage destination for many devotees who visit in huge numbers through out the year. Devotees have to ascend 1100 stairs in order to arrive at their holy destination. There is also a ropeway path or Cable car, built keeping in mind the convenience of the devotees and worshippers. During the Navratris of Kavar (Dusshera) and Chaitra (Ramnavami), numerous devotees from around the country flock to Bambleshwari Temple. During these festivals, Melas or Fairs are conducted in the vicinity of the temple.

The magnificent view from the top might be an added attraction for the visitors who come to witness the might of Bambleshwari 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. The rope-way in the hill on which the temple is located, is another attraction to the tourists in the city. It is very popular to the tourists as it is the only rope-way that has been set up in Chhattisgarh state.