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FRATERNAL RELATIONS |
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Grand Lodge of Malaysia Established |
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Grand Officers of Grand Lodge of Malaysia with the visiting delegates
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The Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Malaysia was Constituted, Consecrated, Dedicated and Established on Saturday, 5th November 2022 in the morning at Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. It was a historic occasion when M.W. Bro. Akbal Singh Sandhu, a renowned Architect Planner and Surveyor of Malaysia was installed as the Founder Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Malaysia by M.W. Bro. Erode Krishnamurthi Nagarajan, Grand Master of Grand Lodge of South India (and Member of the Grand Council of United Grand Lodges of India). R.W. Bro. Prof. Dr. M.V. Kumar was installed Senior Grand Warden and R.W. Bro. Dr. Kulwant Singh Gill was installed Junior Grand Warden, while V.W. Bro. Andries Grabowsky was installed the Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies. |
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Founder Grand Master M.W.Bro. Akbal Singh Sandhu with Senior Grand Warden
R.W.Bro. Prof. Dr. M.V.Kumar and Junior Grand Warden R.W.Bro. Dr. Kulwant Singh Gill
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M.W.Bro. Akbal Singh Sandhu with Grand Officers of Grand Lodge of Malaysia
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The Grand Lodge of Malaysia having territorial jurisdiction within Malaysia was Sponsored, Constituted, Consecrated, Dedicated and Established by the United Grand Lodges of India (comprising of Grand Lodge of Upper India and Grand Lodge of South India). A team of nine senior Grand Officers, having amongst them one reigning Grand Master and three past Grand Masters, travelled to Kuala Lumpur for the Consecration Ceremony. Six Officers of the Grand Lodge of South India were from Coimbatore, and three Officers of the Grand Lodge of Upper India were from Chandigarh. |
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Installing Officer M.W.Bro. E.K.Nagarajan, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of South India and
Consecrating Officer M.W.Bro. Dr. P.S.Egan, President of United Grand Lodges of India
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The Consecration ceremony was conducted by M.W. Bro. Dr. P.S. Egan, President of the United Grand Lodges of India, while M.W. Bro. Philip RJ Fowler (Secretary General of UGLI) performed the duties of Grand Chaplain. M.W. Bro. Rakesh Mittal (Member of Grand Council of UGLI, Grand Master of Grand Mark Lodge of Upper India and First Grand Principal of Supreme Grand Chapter of Upper India) performed the duties of Senior Grand Warden, and R.W. Bro. Muthukrishnan Nagarajan, Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge of South India, performed the duties of Junior Grand Warden. R.W. Bro. Harbinder Singh Ranauta, Grand Master-elect and President Grand Board of Grand Lodge of Upper India performed the duty of Grand Director of Ceremonies for all the ceremonies conducted on the 4th and 5th November 2022. R.W. Bro. Bill O’Shea from the Grand Lodge of Queensland assisted as Grand Herald providing excellent music during the ceremony. The other officers from Grand Lodge of South India, who assisted in the ceremony, were R.W. Bro. Tirunelveli Subramaniam Jayakumar, Grand Master-elect of Grand Lodge of South India, R.W. Bro. Damianose Llewellyn and R.W. Bro. Thiagarajan Singaram. |
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Team of Grand Officers of United Grand Lodges of India (Grand Lodge of South India and Grand Lodge of Upper India) to conduct the Ceremonies of Consecration and Installation of Founder Masters of daughter Lodges and Grand Lodge of Malaysia
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The new Grand Lodge opted to use the Turkish Ritual, and the Temple was later laid as per the Turkish Temple Plan (akin to Scottish Rite). |
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Delegation of 9 Grand Officers of Grand Lodge of Queensland, Australia, headed by their Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Adel Amin and Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Philip Terrance, with some Grand Officers of Grand Lodge of Malaysia
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The occasion was graced by a delegation of 9 Grand Officers of Grand Lodge of Queensland, Australia, headed by their Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Adel Amin and Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Philip Terrance. Also present was a delegation of 8 Grand Officers from the Grand Lodge of Philippines, headed by their Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Artemus G. Cruz, a renowned Professor of Psychology. |
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Delegation of 8 Grand Officers from the Grand Lodge of Philippines, headed by their Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Artemus G. Cruz, with some Grand Officers of Grand Lodge of Malaysia
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The visiting Grand Masters, M.W. Bro. E.K. Nagarajan, M.W. Bro. Artemus G. Cruz, M.W. Bro. Adel Amin, M.W. Bro. Dr. P.S. Egan, M.W. Bro. Philip RJ Fowler and M.W. Bro. Rakesh Mittal were honored by the newly installed Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Akbal Singh Sandhu, by presenting each of them a Patent of Office as Honorary Grand Officer of the Grand Lodge of Malaysia. |
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Thanjavur (Tanjore) plate with a metal sheet in German silver (non-tarnishing)
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M.W. Bro. E.K. Nagarajan, on behalf of Grand Lodge of South India and United Grand Lodges of India, presented a Thanjavur (Tanjore) plate with a metal sheet, to M.W. Bro. Akbal Singh Sandhu, M.W. Bro. Artemus G. Cruz and M.W. Bro. Adel Amin, for the Grand Lodge of Malaysia, Grand Lodge of Philippines and Grand Lodge of Queensland. |
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M.W. Bro. Artemus G. Cruz, Grand Master of Nacional Gran Logia de Filipinas receiving the Thanjavur (Tanjore) plate from M.W. Bro. Philip RJ Fowler Secretary General of United Grand Lodges of India
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Earlier, M.W. Bro. Dr. P.S. Egan, President of United Grand Lodges of India, presented a Masonic Appreciation Award to each of the Founder Worshipful Masters of the three Lodges, i.e. W.Bro. Indarjit Singh, W.Bro. Dr. M.V. Kumar and W.Bro. Akbal Singh Sandhu for resolving to constitute themselves into a new Grand Lodge. He also presented a Masonic Service Award to M.W. Bro Akbal Singh Sandhu for his dedication to Freemasonry and working tirelessly for establishing Grand Lodge of Malaysia.
On Friday 4th November 2022, as per the desire of Master Masons of Malaysia, three daughter Lodges were warranted and consecrated by Grand Lodge of South India. The team of senior officers of United Grand Lodges of India performed the Consecration and installed the Worshipful Masters. These Lodges are:
1. Lodge Muhibbah (Goodwill) No. 19, GLSI. The Lodge was consecrated by M.W. Bro. Dr. P.S. Egan, President UGLI, and M.W. Bro E.K. Nagarajan, Grand Master of Grand Lodge of South India, installed W.Bro. Indarjit Singh as the Founder Worshipful Master.
2. Lodge Taming Sari (Lemongrass Garden) No. 20, GLSI. The Lodge was consecrated by M.W. Bro. Rakesh Mittal, Past Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Upper India, and Member Grand Council, United Grand Lodges of India. He also installed W.Bro. Prof. Dr. M.V. Kumar as the Founder Worshipful Master.
3. Lodge Bunga Raya (Hibiscus Flower, National flower of Malaysia) No. 21, GLSI. The Lodge was consecrated by M.W. Bro. Philip RJ Fowler, Past Grand Master of Grand Lodge of South India and Secretary General of United Grand Lodges of India. He also installed R.W. Bro. Akbal Singh Sandhu as Founder Worshipful Master. |
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R.W.Bro. M.Nagarajan, Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge of South India and M.W.Bro. Akbal Singh Sandhu celebrating successful completion of the Ceremony of Constitution, Consecration, Dedication and Establishment of Grand Lodge of Malaysia
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These three daughter Lodges resolved to form and constitute themselves into a Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malaysia. Their Petition duly signed by all its members was submitted to United Grand Lodges of India and was approved by its President. |
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On 5th November 2022, the Grand Lodge of Malaysia signed a Treaty of Amity and Inter-Visitation with Grand Lodge of Queensland, Grand Lodge of Philippines, and United Grand Lodges of India. |
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M.W.Bro. Akbal Singh Sandhu addressing the brethren at the Fellowship Dinner celebrating the Consecration and Establishment of Grand Lodge of Malaysia
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M.W.Bro. Akbal Singh Sandhu with brethren of Table No. 1, (standing) M.W.Bro. Artemus G. Cruz, R.W.Bro. Bill O’Shea, M.W.Bro. Adel Amin, M.W.Bro. E.K.Nagarajan, M.W.Bro. Dr. P.S.Egan, and (sitting) First Lady of Grand Lodge of Queensland and First Lady of Grand Lodge of Malaysia
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A lavish sit down 8-course Fellowship Dinner followed the Consecration of the Grand Lodge of Malaysia and installation of the Founder Grand Master. The evening included music and dance, the brethren from Philippines, Australia, India and Malaysia presented popular songs and the ladies had a gala time dancing to melodious music. |
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Ladies attending the Fellowship Dinner having a Gala time
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Ladies from Malaysia enjoying and singing with First Lady of Grand Lodge of Malaysia, Mrs Sabrina Sandhu
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M.W.Bro. Dr. P.S.Egan felicitating brethren of Grand Lodge of Malaysia on their Grand Success
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On 6th November 2022, M.W.Bro. Akbal Singh Sandhu hosted an Appreciation and Goodwill Dinner for the visiting Grand Officers of the Grand Lodges that attended the Consecration of Grand Lodge of Malaysia. Those present attended the Dinner and appreciated the gesture. |
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Brethren Visit Malaysia |
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M.W. Bro. Dr. P.S. Egan, M.W. Bro. Rakesh Mittal and R.W. Bro. Harbinder Singh Ranauta visited Malaysia from 3rd November, as part of the United Grand Lodges of India team to Consecrate and establish Grand Lodge of Malaysia and Consecrate three daughter Lodges. |
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M.W.Bro. Dr. P.S.Egan, M.W.Bro. Rakesh Mittal and R.W.Bro. Harbinder Singh Ranauta assisted in conducting various Masonic ceremonies at Kuala Lumpur
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The famous Twin Towers of Kuala Lumpur in the background
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On 4th November 2022, M.W. Bro. Rakesh Mittal consecrated Lodge Taming Sari No. 20 GLSI and installed W. Bro. Indarjit Singh as its Founder Worshipful Master. R.W. Bro. Harbinder Singh Ranauta performed the duties of Grand Director of Ceremonies, for the complete ceremony.
M.W. Bro. Dr. P.S. Egan consecrated Lodge Muhibbah No.19 and again R.W. Bro. Harbinder Singh Ranauta was the acting Grand Director of Ceremonies.
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Visiting Grand Masters with Grand Masters-elect. (L to R) R.W. Bro. T.S.Jayakumar, R.W. Bro. Harbinder Singh Ranauta, M.W. Bro. E.K. Nagarajan, M.W. Bro. Adel Amin, M.W. Bro. Dr. P.S. Egan and M.W. Bro. Artemus G Cruz
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On 5th November 2022, M.W. Bro. Dr. P.S. Egan constituted, consecrated, dedicated and established Grand Lodge of Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur. M.W. Bro. Rakesh Mittal acted as Grand Senior Warden for the ceremony while R.W. Bro. Harbinder Singh Ranauta was the Grand Director of Ceremonies. The Ceremony was witnessed by a delegation of 8 brethren from Gran Logia Nacional de Filipinas, and 9 brethren from Grand Lodge of Queensland, Australia. Six brethren from Grand Lodge of South India, including Grand Master M.W. Bro. E.K. Nagarajan, M.W. Bro. Philip Fowler and Grand Secretary M. Nagarajan were part of the consecration team. M.W. Bro. E.K. Nagarajan installed M.W. Bro. Akbal Singh Sandhu as Founder Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Malaysia.
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Brethren at the Appreciation Dinner at the Lake Club, Kuala Lumpur on 6th November 2022
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Group Photo at the Appreciation Dinner at the Lake Club Kuala Lumpur- 6th November
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27TH GRAND FESTIVAL COMMUNICATION OF GRAND LODGE OFSOUTH INDIA |
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M.W.Bro. Rakesh Mittal (Past Grand Master GLUI), R.W. Bro. Harbinder Singh Ranauta (Grand Master-elect and President Grand Board GLUI), and R.W. Bro. Brig. Malkiat Singh Dullat (Junior Warden –GLUI) represented Grand Lodge of Upper India and attended the 27th Grand Festival Communication of the Grand Lodge of South India on Saturday 28th of May 2022 in Coimbatore. At the Grand Festival, M.W. Bro. M.R. Venkataraman and M.W. Bro. K. Sathyanathan were decorated with 50 years Long Term Service Jewels.
R.W. Bro. Harbinder Singh Ranauta and R.W. Bro. Brig. Malkiat Singh Dullat also attended the Annual Meeting of Supreme Grand Chapter and Annual Meeting of Grand Mark Lodge of South India on Friday 24th May 2022 at the Masonic Temple, Coimbatore. |
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M.W. Bro. M.R. Venkataraman and M.W. Bro. K. Sathyanathan were decorated with 50 years Long Term Service Jewels.
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M.W. Bro. Rakesh Mittal led the GLUI Delegation
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27th Grand Festival Communication of Grand Lodge of South India
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| Delegates from Europe and South India attended |
| Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Upper India on |
| 19th - 21st January 2020 |
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Group Photo of the Brethren
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Grand Lodge of Upper India is now 25 years old and it celebrated its Silver Jubilee on 19th, 20th and 21st January 2020 at the Masonic Complex Daun, Mohali (Chandigarh).
On Sunday 19th January 2020 was held the 25th Annual Meeting of Grand Lodge of Upper India.
On Monday 20th January 2020 was held the 25th Annual Meeting of Supreme Grand Chapter of Upper India and 25th Annual Meeting of Grand Mark Lodge of Upper India.
On Tuesday 21st January 2020 was Celebrated the Silver Jubilee of Grand Lodge of Upper India.
A large number of delegates from Europe and from South India participated in the celebrations. Brethren from five Grand Lodges of Europe attended.
Grand Lodge of South India was represented by MW Bro. Rajkumar Vaiyapuri Grand Master along with RW Bro E K Nagrajan Dy G M, RW Bro. K.R. Raman Asst GM, RW Bro. V.S. Chandrasekaran G.S.W. and VW Bro M. Nagarajan G. Secy. and ten more senior brethren along with their ladies. |
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MW Bro. Rajkumar Vaiyapuri Grand Master, GL of South India
being received in the Grand Lodge
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RW Bro E K Nagrajan Dy GM GL South India being received in the Grand Lodge
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Grand Lodge of Hungary AASR was represented by M.W. Bro. Michel Singer- Grand Chancellor. He is also Grand Representative of United Grand Lodges of India for Europe. |
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MW Bro. Michel Singer- Grand Chancellor of Hungary AASR
being received in the Grand Lodge
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Grand Lodge of Serbia was represented by RW Bro Veka Radonjic - Grand Chancellor and R.W. Bro. Edvard Miljanic- Grand Orator. They were also on a very important mission of signing a Treaty of Amity, Mutual Recognition and Inter-visitation with us. |
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RW Bro Veka Radonjic Grand Chancellor GL of Serbia being received in the Grand Lodge
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Sovereign Grand Lodge of Austria with whom we signed a Treaty last year, was represented by M.W. Bro. Michael Muarer- Grand Master and R.W. Bro. Heiner Wiegele- Grand Chancellor. |
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MW Bro Michael Muarer GM Sovereign GL of Austria being received in the Grand Lodge
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Grand Lodge of Belgium with whom we are in Amity since 2006 was represented by M.W. Bro. Oscar de Wandel- Grand Master.
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MW Bro Oscar de Wandel GM GL of Belgium being received in the Grand Lodge
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Supreme Council of India was represented by M.W. Bro. Philip Fowler- Past Grand Master Grand Lodge of South India- Grand Secretary of United Grand Lodges of India and Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander
T.ILL.Fr: Philippe Douillet 33ème D of Supreme Council de France was also present. |
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MW Bro Philip Fowler Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander and T.ILL.Fr: Philippe Douillet 33ème D being received in the Grand Lodge
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RW Bro. E K Nagrajan Dy GM, RW Bro. K.R. Raman. Asst GM, RW Bro. V.S.Chandrasekaran G.S.W. and VW Bro M. Nagarajan G. Secy. of GL of SI and MW Bro. Ajit Singh Ranauta
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Brethren from G L South India
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Brethren from G L South India
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Grand Master and brethren display the Silver Jubilee Brochure released on the occasion
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MW Bro Dr S S Bhamra and RW Bro Heiner Wiegel
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RW Bro. Kamaldeep Singh Egan Dy GM –GLUI with RW Bro. EK Nagrajan Dy.GM, and RW Bro. KR. Raman. Asst GM of G L of South India
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| Upper India Brethren Host the Visiting Delegates |
MW Bro Ajit Singh Ranauta hosts the Visiting Grand Masters:
MW Bro Ajit Singh Ranauta was host to the Visiting Grand Masters from Europe. The Ranauta family accommodate the delegates at their residence. While MW Bro. Oscar de Wandel, MW Bro. Michel Singer, MW Bro. Michael Muarer, RW Bro Heiner Wiegel and T.ILL.Fr: Philippe Douillet stayed at the Ranauta’s residence in Chandigarh, other brethren from Coimbatore were accommodate at their other building at Mohali. |
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RW Bro. Heiner Wiegele G. Chancellor and MW Bro Michel Maurer G. Master of Sovereign Grand Lodge of Austria
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T.ILL.Fr: Philippe Douillet , MW Bro. Michael Muarer and MW Bro. Oscar de Wandel with their host MW Bro Ajit Singh Ranauta and his sons RW Bro Harbinder Singh (on left)and RW Bro Hardev Singh (on right)
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MW Bro Rakesh Mittal hosts the Brethren from Serbia:
MW Bro Rakesh Mittal was host to RW Bro Veka Radonjic Grand Chancellor GL of Serbia and RW Bro Edvard Miljanic at his residence at Panchkula. He and his family members looked after all the needs of the delegates during their stay. |
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TRW Bro Veka Radonjic and RW Bro Edvard Miljanic Grand Lodge of Serbia
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RW Bro Navneet Saxena hosts the Brethren from G. L. of South India:
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RW Bro Navneet Saxena accommodated the rest of the brethren from Coimbatore at his new premises. He looked after their transport requirements and other needs during the stay. He also took them around Chandigarh for sightseeing etc. |
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Brethren from Coimbatore enjoying liquid refreshments
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Brethren from Eorope enjoying liquid refreshments
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The four assets of Grand Lodge of Upper India: RW Bro Hardev Singh Ranauta, W Bro Harbinder Singh Ranauta, MW Bro Dr. S S Bhamra and RW Bro. Navneet Saxena
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Grand Cultural Program and Dinner
MW Bro. Dr. Satwinder Singh Bhamra looked after the delegates from Europe and South India and hosted a gala dinner programme for all delegates and brethren on the 19th. The function included a Grand Cultural Program of Martial Arts, Bhangra, Gidha and Songs. The foreign delegates enjoyed the function very much. |
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Visiting Brethren in a Festive Mood on 19th
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Delegates with the Artists
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Lunch on 21st Hosted by MW Bro Ajit Singh Ranauta
MW Bro Ajit Singh Ranauta hosted a Lunch on the 2nd January or all the visiting delegates and their ladies at his residence in Chandigarh sector 10-A. Liquid refreshments were served and a sumptuous Lunch was served. |
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VW Bro Maj Venugopalan, RW Bro Shyam Venkataraman and RW Bro V S Chandrasekaran
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Pretty ladies from South India at the residence of MW Bro Ajit Sigh Ranauta
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Pretty ladies from South India enjoying a sumptuous meal at the residence of MW Bro Ajit Sigh Ranauta and Mrs Kulwant Kaur
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The Hostess Mrs Kulwant Kaur Ranuata with Mrs Sumithra Nagarajan
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Pretty Ladies from South India enjoying the Tambola game
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Pretty ladies from South India and Upper India.
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RW Bro Brig. Malkiat Singh Dullat (JGW-GLUI),
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Grand Festival of GL of SI on 25th May 2019 |
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RW Bro. Brig. Malkiat Singh Dullat Junior Warden -GLUI represented G.L.of Upper India and attended the 25th Grand Festival of the Grand Lodge of South India on 25th of May 2019 in Coimbatore. At the Grand Festival, MW Bro. V. Rajkumar was installed Grand Master of Grand Lodge of South India for a period of two years.
RW Bro. Brig. Malkiat Singh Dullat also attended the Annual Meeting of Supreme Grand Chapter and Annual Meeting of Grand Mark Lodge of South India on Friday 24th May at the Masonic Temple, Coimbatore. |
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Grand Lodge of South India held its 24th Grand Festival on 25th May 2019 and
MW Bro V. Rajkumar was installed Grand Master.
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MW Bro. V. Rajkumar was installed Grand Master of GLSI by
MW Bro. Dr. J G Shanmuganathan
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RW Bro Brig. Malkiat Singh Dullat (JGW-GLUI), addressing the
G. L. of South India on 25th May 2019
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RW Bro Brig. Malkiat Singh Dullat (JGW-GLUI) receiving a memento from
MW Bro. V Rajkumar Grand Master
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The Annual Grand Festival was also attended by delegates from Europe. Those present were: |
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MW Bro. Oscar de Wandel - Grand Master- Grand Lodge of Belgium |
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MW Bro. Yves Max Viton–Past Grand Master- Grand Lodge of France. |
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V.I. Bro. Philippe Douillet of G L of France |
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MW Bro. Michel Singer - our Grand Representative for Europe.
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RW. Bro. Heiner Wiegele J. G, Warden Sov. Grand Lodge of Austria |
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RW Bro. Martin Zigler Grand Chancellor Sov. Grand Lodge of Austria |
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Delegates from Europe who attended the Annual Meeting on 25th May 2019
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MW Bro. Michel Singer, RW Bro. Martin Zigler Grand Chancellor Sov. G L Austria and RW Bro. M S Dullat
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Members at the Grand Festival of Grand Lodge of South India on 25th May 2019
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RW Bro. Col Shamsher Singh Dhanoa OSM Grand Master elect Grand Lodge of Upper India with RW Bro. Raj Kumar Grand Master elect Grand Lodge of South India
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Grand Masters of Grand Lodge of Upper India visited MW Bro. K. Sathyanathan, Past Grand Master and founder Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge of South India, at his residence. |
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(from left) MW Bro. Dr. Satwinder Singh Bhamra, MW Bro. K. Sathyanathan, MW Bro. Dr. P. S. Egan and MW Bro Balbir Singh Devgun
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