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Question
With reference to the South Indian temples answer the following question:
The role of the temple as an employer.
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Solution
The temple provided employment to large number of people in various types of works and means of livelihood to a large number of people. The temples used to take care of the welfare of its workers by providing food, clothing and housing facilities and by arranging proper education and establishing hospitals.
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