Meet Our Director
AURA was founded in 2002 by Mrs. Varsha Shinde — a committed education professional with a deep passion for creating an alternative, true-to-life model for children’s extracurricular learning. Her vision was to build a space where young minds could develop not just skills, but confidence, focus, and a love for learning beyond the constraints of traditional schooling.
Over the years, AURA has expanded steadily, giving rise to numerous franchises and training centres across various cities. What began as a small initiative has now matured into a recognised institution that has successfully trained students from diverse backgrounds — many of whom have gone on to excel academically and personally.
Parents and schools consistently commend AURA for the tangible improvements they observe in children’s scholastic performance, attention span, logical reasoning, and overall learning attitude. The organisation’s structured pedagogy, learner-friendly environment, and carefully crafted courses have helped bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-life application, making learning both meaningful and enjoyable.
Today, AURA continues to grow with the same founding spirit — nurturing minds, shaping character, and empowering children with skills that stay with them for life.
Meet Some of AURA's Dedicated Educators
Dalia Sarkar
Dalia Sarkar has been associated with AURA Abacus and Vedic Maths for 12 years. Under the guidance of AURA's Director, Mrs. Varsha Shinde, she has worked to empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in mathematics. Her teaching approach focuses on simplifying complex concepts and encouraging consistent practice to improve accuracy and understanding.
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Her motto is to make learning engaging and enjoyable for students, fostering a lifelong love for mathematics. She believes that happy teaching leads to happy learning, and she is committed to creating a supportive and interactive environment that brings out the best in every child.
Sneha Bang
Sneha Bang teaches Abacus and Vedic Maths at AURA, where she enjoys the curiosity and energy of young learners. With over 10 years of teaching experience at AURA, she has had the joy of helping children discover their confidence through quick, visible wins that prepare them for larger challenges. Her sessions are lively, repetition-rich, and focused on small, consistent successes that make learning joyful and motivating. She conducts both offline and online batches, including dedicated sessions for international students.
Roma Tejwani
Roma Tejwani has been teaching Abacus and Vedic Maths to children aged 6–14 at AURA since 2009. Her teaching approach focuses on enhancing children’s learning abilities through play-based methods. She finds it deeply rewarding to see children’s faces light up when they understand a concept, as it reflects their ability to overcome the fear of mathematics and grow into confident “number wizards.”
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She chose to teach at AURA because she believes that every child has the potential to master numbers, and that doing so contributes to their overall cognitive development. Outside the classroom, she is a movie enthusiast, a passionate dancer, and enjoys driving as a hobby.
Divya Thadani
Divya Thadani is a passionate educator dedicated to unlocking every child’s potential through the power of numbers. With several years of experience in teaching Abacus and Vedic Maths, she has helped hundreds of children strengthen their concentration, memory, and calculation speed — all while making learning enjoyable and engaging.
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She conducts Abacus classes for children aged 5 and above, with a focus on building a strong foundation in mental math, focus, and confidence. She also teaches Vedic Maths to students aged 10 and above, helping them discover techniques to calculate faster, improve accuracy, and develop a genuine love for mathematics.
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In her classes, children not only acquire mathematical skills but also develop life skills such as discipline, patience, and logical thinking — all within a positive and encouraging learning environment.
Kirti Amritkar
Kirti Amritkar has always had a deep passion for both mathematics and teaching. She completed her M.Sc. in Mathematics from the Department of Mathematics, Savitribai Phule Pune University with distinction. Prior to that, she stood second in B.Sc. Mathematics under North Maharashtra University and secured the first rank in her college.
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She began her teaching career as a Mathematics faculty member at Modern College, Shivaji Nagar, Pune, followed by a fulfilling tenure at Raja Shri Shivrai Pratishthan’s Maharashtra College of Science, Kothrud. After taking a brief maternity break, her dedication to teaching inspired her to start Vedic Mathematics and Abacus classes. These classes have brought her immense joy and satisfaction, as both students and parents consistently appreciate her teaching methods.
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Seeing her students apply the concepts they learn and develop a genuine interest in mathematics is her greatest reward. Teaching continues to be not just her profession, but her lifelong passion.
AURA Franchise
Dear Prospective Franchisee,
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Greetings from AURA!
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Here is some information that will help you understand the opportunity better.
AURA is a new-generation educational enterprise, endeavoring to promote mathematical and other learning skills of students age 4-16, through Abacus and Vedic Maths training programs.
Joining hands with AURA will prove to be a lucrative and rewarding business, guaranteed! It will not only bring you monetary gains but also provide you with the satisfaction of having helped students get rid of their fear of numbers. You will be responsible for improving their scores in quantitative subjects in no time! We are looking for enthusiastic entrepreneurs to partner with us in our expansion plans. Please contact us or refer your friends / relatives who will be interested in this opportunity.
Franchise opportunity – a glossary
• Very minimal investment towards franchise fees and training.
• Hand holding and training on all business aspects.
• Total support relating to programs, learning materials and promotional activities.
• Exclusivity of operation in a specified territory.
• Freedom in finance management and operational matters.
• Financially lucrative – Results are directly proportional to efforts.
• Quality of materials, trainings and products – unmatched in the field.
Requirements to own a franchise
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• Inclination to operate independently in the field of skills development
• Basic entrepreneurial skills
• Enthusiasm and Commitment to a social cause
• Rest…we will take care
Other salient features
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• No upper limit to the number of students you can have.
• Students admission happens throughout the year
• Backing of a well-established company
• A very relevant and much sought after program catering to all above the age of 4 years and every section of the society
Please feel free to call 09823054756 to get all your queries answered. I look forward to taking this ahead and making it a success.
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Varsha Shinde
AURA – Nurturing Young Talent
Abacus & Vedic Mathematics
+91 98230 54756