Complex sentence: Originally, in addition to taking care of the temple and performing rituals, these women learned and practiced Sadir (Bharatanatya), Odissi and other classical Indian artistic traditions and enjoyed a high social status as dance and music were essential part of temple worship.
Split into simpler sentences: Originally, in addition to taking care of the temple and performing rituals, these women learned and practiced classical Indian artistic traditions like like Sadir (Bharatanatya) and Odissi dances. They enjoyed a high social status as dance and music were essential part of temple worship.