The Chalukyan Architecture of the Kanarese Districts c3.6

c3.6

The religious aspect of the guilds was deeply ingrained in their structure. Each guild usually had a patron saint, whose feast day was celebrated with great pomp and ceremony. The members would attend mass together, followed by a communal feast. This religious observance served to bind the members together and to give the guild a sense of purpose beyond mere commercial gain. It also helped to legitimize the guild in the eyes of the Church and the community at large.