The Bombay Deacon – #Issue 11, 2026
Newsbytes from the District Grand Lodge of Bombay, UGLE, June 1 – 15 2026.
#Issue 11, 2026
Highlights from the Open House held at Freemasons Hall on Sunday, 7th June 2026, Mumbai
Discover Freemasonry, an open-day event at the Freemasons Hall, Mumbai. The event was attended by 40-plus visitors who participated in three engaging and informative sessions. The event was also actively covered by the UGLE in their latest post on FMT live. You can read more about the event via the FMT post link below:
Meeting and Events
3rd June 2026, Wednesday, Pune
At the Regular Meeting of The Leslie Wilson Lodge No. 4880, Dr. Deepak Ranade (seated, third from the left in the front row) was regularly initiated into Freemasonry. The Lodge was also pleased to welcome Bro. Nikket Pokhharnaa (standing, fourth from the right in the back row) as a Joining Member.
4th June 2026, Thursday, Mumbai
The Regular Meeting of The Silverly Dawn Lodge No. 7700.
6th June 2026, Saturday, Nagpur
At the Regular Meeting of Lodge Corinth No. 1122, Bro Vikram Gaidhane (seated on the left), was raised to the degree of Fellowcraft.
11th June 2026, Thursday, Mumbai
At the Regular Meeting of Lodge of Emulation No. 1100, Dr. Jignesh Pandya (standing first from left) was raised to the degree of Fellowcraft.
11th June 2026, Thursday, Nagpur
At the Regular Meeting of Lodge Bromham No. 6175, Mr. Sanjay Bhosle (seated below WM) was regularly initiated into Freemasonry.
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 30th June, 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