About the Damroo

The damroo, or damru, is a small, hourglass-shaped drum that is often associated with the Hindu god Shiva. It symbolises the sound of creation, the rhythm of the universe, and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. The damroo is also represents the union of male and female energies, as well as the balance between opposing forces.

The damroo is also associated with the Sanskrit language. It was the sound of the damroo which gave birth to the first sounds of the Sanskrit language, which is considered to be the language of the Gods or the Mother of all Languages. With this sound Dakṣiputra Pāṇini ji (the world's first descriptive linguist or the father of linguistics) created the vowels and consonants. It stands for creation and new beginnings.

The damroo is a powerful symbol in Hinduism, representing the divine power of creation and destruction. It is a reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the importance of finding balance in all things.

The Executive Board

Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Amrita Tewari, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from architecture to interior design and sales.

Amrita Tewari

Founder & executive board member

Lalit Bhusal Sharma

FOUNDER & executive

Board MEMBER

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Sandra Charoe

executive board member

The Board

Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Amrita Tewari, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from architecture to interior design and sales.

Hitesh Pandya

board member & operational manager uk

Representative gujarati community

Mousumi Sinha Dutta

Board MEMBER & event coordinator

representative bengali and marathi community

A passionate Team Member with heart for Sanatan Dharma and sewa, bringing invaluable dedication and expertise to our board. Hitesh is determined to make a significant impact on our organisation's mission, deeply committed to serving our community and upholding our Sanatan Dharma values.

Mousumi, Haut Monde Mrs. India Worldwide 2024, is a multifaceted global figure: model, dancer, actor, and mentor. She champions Indian culture, wellness, and charity, aiming to inspire through her diverse accomplishments.

Admin

Aarti S.

admin & volunteer Coordinator

Aarti is an ambitious and determined lady eager to contribute her time to humanity and service in the form of SEWA.

HANDS ON TEAM

ASHWAN

SUBSIDIES AND FUNDS

PRIYANKA ROUT

ENGINEER

TANISHKA

COORDINATOR CULTURAL EVENTS

Governance, Remuneration Policy, and Integrity

Remuneration Policy

Board members of DAMROO Foundation International receive no remuneration for their work. They are solely entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred that are demonstrably in the interest of the foundation. These expenses must be approved in writing by the board prior to being incurred and subsequently claimed with supporting documentation. Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on HMRC-approved rates.

Integrity and Asset Management

The foundation and individuals directly involved with the organisation uphold the highest standards of integrity. All decisions are made with the public interest in mind. No individual or legal entity may dispose of the organisation's assets as if they were their own. Control over the foundation's assets rests collectively with the board, as stipulated in the articles of association, and there is no private influence or private ownership over the foundation's resources.