Ezhuthu Kalari, a Malayalam term refers to the old traditional village schools in Kerala.
[1] These institutions were the major centers for initiating elementary education.
It had been known by other names as well, such as Ezhuthu pally or Asan Kalari or Pallikkoodam.
[2] Ezhuthu Kalari were believed to be evolved from the ancient traditions of Gurukula system of schooling .
[3] Ezhuthupally meaning schools on Shree Budda's period