The Bombay Deacon – #Issue 20, 2026
Newsbytes from the District Grand Lodge of Bombay, UGLE, October 16 – 31 2026.
#Issue 20, 2026
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 November, 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, Mumbai.
Appeal
Request brethren to advise the Lodge Communication Officers of your District on
– Any singular achievement
– Your Freemasons’ hall to be featured
– Other initiatives, interests, etc of brethren, e.g., treks, sailing, surfing, motorsports etc.
– Advertisements of your business
so that they can find a place in The Bombay Deacon.
I also request brethren to reach out to assist me in some of these (and more) articles and be a contributor to The Bombay Deacon.
– W. Bro. Sushil Chander, District Grand Communication Officer, DGL Bombay
Upcoming Events
11th November 2026, Wednesday, Mumbai
Remembrance Day at Afghan Church, Colaba. Brethren are invited to join the District delegation. Timing and protocol will be advised on the DGL Bombay whatsapp group.
Focus | Halls in the District| Jabalpur
As an initiative, we showcase some of the notable Freemason Halls across our District. After Nagpur in the 1st Oct edition, we showcase the hall at Jabalpur (MP).
View from outside
View of the Temple
The first meeting of Alexandra Lodge was held at Jubbulpore (Jabalpur) on 8th December 1864 under the authority of a Dispensation granted by the Provisional Grand Master of the Provisional Grand Lodge of Bombay. The warrant was given to the Brethren of Lodge Alexandra on 30th May 1865 with the number 1065 in the Register of the United Grand Lodge of England.
Know Your New Brethren
Bro Architect Dhaval Khudkhudia, Master Mason, Lodge Penchvale No. 7643, Nagpur
An architect and entrepreneur passionate about innovative design and sustainable architecture.
Meeting and Events
23rd October 2026, Friday, Nagpur
At the Election Convocation of Chapter Mayo No. 1122, Excellent Companion Jawaharlal Loungani as was elected as the Most Excellent Zerubbabel.
24th October 2026, Saturday, Kolkata
The District Deputation from the District Grand Lodge of Bombay, led by DGM RW. Bro Percy Driver, at the Installation of the DGM and Grand Superintendent for the District of Bengal.
24th October 2026, Saturday, Nagpur
At the Regular Meeting of Lodge Penchvale No. 7643, Bro Dhaval Khudkhudia (seated) was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason.
25th October 2026, Sunday, Nagpur
Open House conducted by the Nagpur lodges of the District: The Corinth Lodge No. 1122, Lodge Bromham No. 6175, and Lodge Penchvale No. 7643, saw around 100 visitors on the day.
29th October 2026, Thursday, Nagpur
The Corinth Lodge No. 1122 distributed 320 StudyBuddy Education App cards at Shree Mohanlal Rughwani Sindhi Hindi High School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur.
30th October 2026, Friday, Mumbai
At the Regular Meeting of Lodge Royal Connaught 2377, , Bro Ashish Raut and Bro Sumesh Thakur (seated in front L to R) were raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason.
31st October 2026, Wednesday, Mumbai
At the Election Convocation of Dawn of Peace No 5260, Excellent Companion Victor Manickam was elected to continue as the Most Excellent Zerubbabel.
31st October 2026, Wednesday, Mumbai
At the Election meeting of The Dawn of Peace Lodge No 5260, WBro Kaustubh Srivastava was elected as Worshipful Master.
Spotlight on our Brethren –
Our new initiative that focuses on our brethren’s activities and passions outside of Masonic duties.
16th October 2026, Friday, Mumbai
W.Bro Madhav Nair addressing at the ASSOCHAM National Council for Banking & Financial Sector Awards
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