English Masonry in the Empire

[wm5806]

Just as Britain turned much of the map red during its heady days of empire and colonies in the 19th century, everywhere it went, Freemasonry followed in its wake.

Here's a Past Grand Secretary's collar jewel from the District Grand Lodge of Bengal, and much bigger than today's versions.

Regards,

WM5806

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[Tom King]

Are there many lodges today left in India ?

[wm5806]

Are there many lodges today left in India ?

There was a Grand Lodge of India formed in 1961 and many of the Lodges on the UGLE roll were transferred across. However, a few chose to stay with UGLE and (referring to the 2000 Yearbook) there are still several District Grand Lodges over there:

Bengal (24 Lodges)

Bombay and Northern India (29 Lodges)

Madras (18 Lodges)

Pakistan (13 Lodges)

Sri Lanka (9 Lodges)

I know that includes Districts that are not strictly speaking India, but included them for an idea of the region, before anyone corrects me!

Kind regards

WM5806

[Ed_Haynes]

These Masonic badges come, literally, by the kilo with the Indian medal dealers. Pretty for sure, but scant interest in them.

[coastie]

In 1989 I was in New Dehli and in walking around the city I stubled across this Masonic Lodge.

[coastie]

Inside the lodge (have a couple of more shots buried somewhere)

[Ed_Haynes]

For some reason, Masonry has survived in India, long after it ceased to be any sort of "Empire". Along with bagpipes and cricket, I guess . . . ??

[coastie]

For some reason, Masonry has survived in India, long after it ceased to be any sort of "Empire". Along with bagpipes and cricket, I guess . . . ??

I attempted to watch some cricket on the Telly in Bombay, between musicals.