wm5806 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 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[attachmentid=25905] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Are there many lodges today left in India ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm5806 Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 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 regardsWM5806 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 These Masonic badges come, literally, by the kilo with the Indian medal dealers. Pretty for sure, but scant interest in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastie Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 In 1989 I was in New Dehli and in walking around the city I stubled across this Masonic Lodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastie Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Inside the lodge (have a couple of more shots buried somewhere) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 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 . . . ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastie Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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