pathshala
/ˈpɑːtˌʃɑːlə/noun
In South Asia: a traditional Hindu school where children are taught in Sanskrit by Brahmins.
- Formerly the only application of the word; there are now also pathshalas which are ordinary primary schools..
Origin
1950s. From Sanskrit pāṭhaśālā from pāṭha reading aloud, recitation + śālā house, hall.
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