Importance of Conserving Our Architectural Heritage for Future Generation at Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Karaikudi is a greater municipality in Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is part of the area commonly referred to as “Chettinad” and has been declared a heritage town by the Government of Tamil Nadu, on account of the palatial houses built with limestone called karai veedu. This paper main focus of the study importance of conserving our architectural heritage for future generation at Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu and Conservation of heritage buildings is very important because it provides a sense of identity and continuity in a fast-changing world for future generations. Heritage buildings basically represent the past history and culture of a nation. They constitute together the architectural heritage of an area.