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What were the activities associated with Chola temples?
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Activities associated with Chola temples:
- Chola temples served as important centres for craft production and were granted land by both the rulers and other individuals.
- Besides being places of worship, they functioned as key centres for economic, social, and cultural activities.
- Various people such as priests, garland makers, cooks, sweepers, musicians, and dancers resided near the temple and carried out numerous activities there.
- These temples were also involved in the creation of bronze idols, which are regarded as some of the finest artworks globally.
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