Tamil houses in Pondicherry

Pondicherry has several quarters that can be categorized according to their distinct architectures. The Tamil houses are recognizable by the columns and the fine detail of sculpting on the wood. INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) is an Indian organisation devoted to heritage conservation and awareness in India. The NGO is based in Pondicherry and has a website that contains all the information on the town's architechture.