Maa Bamleshwari Temple

Perched atop a hill (Dongargarh) in Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, the Maa Bamleshwari Temple is a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Goddess Bamleshwari. The complex consists of the main hilltop shrine (Badi Bamleshwari) accessible by stairs or ropeway, and a smaller shrine at the foothill (Chhoti Bamleshwari). It attracts large crowds, especially during Navaratri festivals, when devotees undertake arduous journeys to seek the goddess's blessings. The temple offers panoramic views of the surrounding region as well.