In Pathshala’s classes were held under a Banyan tree, in the corner of village shop, temple or at the Guru’s home

It is true.That time the system of education was flexible. Pathshalas were small institutions with no more than 20 students each. But the total number of children being taught in these pathshalas was considerable – over 20 lakh. In some places classes were held under a banyan tree, in other places in the corner of a village shop or temple, or at the guru’s home.