The Bombay Deacon – #Issue 14, 2026
Newsbytes from the District Grand Lodge of Bombay, UGLE, July 15 – 31 2026.
#Issue 14, 2026
District News
Appointment of a New District Grand Master for Bombay and Grand Superintendent in and over Bombay
V.W. Bro. / E.Comp. Devesh Hingorani has been appointed to the office of District Grand Master for Bombay and Grand Superintendent in and over Bombay, consequent upon the retirement of R.W.Bro. / E.Comp. Percy J Driver in February 2027
Registration for Annual Communication & Convocation 2026 is now Open!
Members of the District Grand Lodge of Bombay and District Grand Chapter of Bombay are requested to register their attendance for the Annual Communication & Convocation 2026 via the link below.
The Annual Communication & Convocation 2026 will be held on the 11th & 12th of September.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/CX386ZawiyNHDPe56
Meeting and Events
18th July 2026, Saturday, Nagpur
Two Brethren were exalted to the Royal Arch and a joining member (Comp Abhijit Kelkar) at the Regular Convocation of Chapter Mayo No. 1122. Sitting from left Comp Shrinivas Naidu (from Bromham Lodge No. 6175) and Comp Asad Hasan (from Corinth Lodge no. 1122).
18th July 2026, Saturday, Jabalpur
Alexandra Lodge No. 1065, Jabalpur, presented a cheque of ₹15,000 to the management of Kanya Madhyamik Shala, Sadar, Jabalpur.
19 July 2026, Annual Communication of The District Grand Lodge of Srilanka
District Grand Master and his deputation with the District Grand Master of Sri Lanka, RW Bro Farhad Nilgiria (4th from left), at the Annual Communication and Convocation meeting of the District of Sri Lanka.
While in Sri Lanka, the District Grand Master and Deputy District Grand Master were also part of the Consecration team along with other distinguished brethren that consecrated Dumbara Lodge No. 10089.
21st July 2026, Tuesday, Mumbai
At The Regular Meeting of Lodge St George No. Bro. Snehangshu Barman (standing 2nd from left) was Passed to the degree of a Fellowcraft Freemason.
24th July 2026, Friday, Nagpur
The Regular Meeting of Lodge Penchvale No. 7643.
28th July 2026, Friday, Mumbai
Raincoat distribution at a municipal school in Lonavala by The Silvery Dawn Lodge No. 7700. Standing back row 2nd from left W. Bro. Niranjan Kallamundkur, the chaplain of the lodge.
Upcoming Events
11-12 September, Friday-Saturday, Mumbai
Annual Communication and Convocation 2026
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From the Editor
The Bombay Deacon is an attempt to bring the brethren of various lodges of the District of Bombay closer, by posting news which is high on pictures, and less on text. News which does not require login, storage space, or emails. Please circulate The Bombay Deacon to all your brethren through the lodge and chapter WhatsApp groups.
For posting information on upcoming events or news for the next edition, please route them to the District Communication Officers WhatsApp group through your Lodge Communication Officer by 15th August, with name of the lodge/ chapter, and date of event.
This issue was brought together by the efforts of Bro Parth Shastri, Lodge Bromham No. 6175, Nagpur; and W. Bro. Craig Michael, Lodge St. George No. 549.
-WBro Sushil Chander, District Grand Communication Officer, DGL Bombay