Rameshwaram is Indias one of the holiest pilgrim spots.

Some destinations own such historical peculiarities which sets them apart from other ones.Place named Achara is one of them.It is a small village in Malvan Taluka.We are all aware that in historical times people were gifted with InamsJagirs or Watan - land by kings or emperors for their achievements.Achara too is Inam or Jagirbut it is owner or Inamdar - landowner is not a layman.Chhatrapati Shambhu Raje of Kolhapur gave this Inam to Shri Dev Rameshwar.i.e.Lord Shiva.Achara boasts the historical temple of Lord Shivapopularly known as inamdar Shri Dev Rameshwar Architecture of the temple is grand and spectacular.

It is believed that deity is vigilant/wakeful to it is devotees prayers.There is no exact evidence regarding the erection of this holy placebut its historical reference dates back to even before 1684 AD.Some inscription on the wall of temple reveals that commencement of construction happened in 1684 AD.It is historical background assures it pomp and grandeur of princely state.Shri Dev Rameshwar adorno the title of Inamdar Shri Dev Rameshwar Sansthan Kasaba Achare.

Main structure of temple was erected in 1684 AD.In 1805 sanctuary was built.In 1830 it was reconditioned.Caravan saryRawalnath temple was built after wards in the same area.Till this datethis deity holds as the landowner of the whole village. Any document related to land transaction stresses this fact.Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajthe great ruler of Maharashtra had given generous donations through emoluments for the up keepment of temple.Even Maharajs naval chief Kanoji Angre was also concerned about it.This arrangement was continued in the regimes of Peshwas and British.Post independence period is not an exception.

Various traditional activities are still performed with some zeal and fervour.These delightful programs are sheer promise to cheer your spirits.Ramanawami is biggest celebrations Karti kostav Dashahara Hanuman Jayanti Mahashivaratri are other fascinating functions.

Twice a monthpalanguin of Lord Vishnu goes around the templewhich holds another striking attributessince temple belongs to Lord Shiva.Tamboor drumChawari Avadagiri escort the palanguin.Every Monday God is worshipped with con secrationand other rituals.e.g.e kadahanya laghurudra etc.Shravani Somawar is another occasion when temple is flodded with devotees .

Another specialty of this small village is very famous Gaon Palan i.e.deserting village by all its inhabitants including cattle too for three days after every three years.On the fourth day villagers ask for the omen for entering into the village.After getting such omen from the very own Rameshwar whole village returns to its daily hustle and bustle.

How To Reach :-

1.By air :-

The holy land of Rameshwaram is well connected to other major cities of India.The nearest airport is at Madurai about 163 kilometers away.This connects you to all the major cities of India.After you get down you can have both public and private transport to take you to Rameshwaram.Nearest airports is dabolim Goa Mumbai.

2.By rail :-

Rameshwaram is connected by rail with Chennai Madurai Coimbatore Trichy Thanjavur and other important cities.The two kilometers stretch of Indira Gandhi Bridge connects the island of Rameshwaram to the mainland of Mandapan.
Nearest railhead is Kankavli 36 k.m.on Konkan Railway.

3.By road :-

The city is well connected to Madurai Kanyakumari Chennai and Trichy.It is also connected to Pondicherry and Thanjavur via Madurai.34km.from Kankavli city.