Which of the following statements accurately reflect the role of temples in Chola society?

 

A) Temples in Chola society were exclusively places of worship without any role in the economic or social life.

 

B) Big temples, like those in Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram, were built by Rajaraja and Rajendra and served as architectural and sculptural marvels.

 

C) Chola temples often became nuclei of settlements and were central to economic, social, and cultural life.

 

D) Land endowed to temples was used to maintain service providers such as priests, musicians, dancers, but not cooks and sweepers.