South-Indian Images of Gods and Goddesses c2.5

c2.5

The *Guilds* were not only important for their economic functions, but also for their social and religious activities. They held feasts, processions, and other celebrations, and they also supported churches and hospitals. The *Guilds* were, in short, an integral part of the life of the middle ages, and their history is a reflection of the social and economic changes of that period.