ABOUT FREEMASONRY

Freemasonry is one of the World’s oldest secular fraternal societies. It is a World-wide organization based on the principle of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man, it is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by series of rituals which follow ancient forms and use stone masons’ customs and tools and allegorical guides. It seeks to make good men better and thereby make the world a better place in which to live. 

Masonic organizations throughout the world are engaged in many philanthropic and charitable projects. In India too the Masonic Fraternity is involved in several charitable projects, all over the country.

FREEMASONRY IN INDIA

Freemasonry has been in existence in the present form for nearly 300 years in the world and over 250 years in India. There are more than 150 Grand Lodges functioning all over the world. 

The Grand Lodge of India was consecrated as a Sovereign Grand Lodge with full Masonic jurisdiction over the territories of the Republic of India in November 1961. The primary unit organization of Freemasonry is a Lodge. We have as of now around 350 Lodges and over 250 other Masonic bodies located in different parts of the country with a total membership of over 20,000 Freemasons.

WHAT IT IS NOT

It is not a Religion. However, it emphasizes secularism by teaching to respect for and tolerance towards all religions,

It is not a Political Party or Organisation. It reminds them of the filial affection one should always have for the land of their birth, to remain loyal to the laws of the land which for the time being may be the place of their residence or afford them protection.

It is not a secret society. There is nothing secret or secretive about Freemasonry and does not conceal the time and place of its meeting nor does a member hide the fact of his membership. Like many other societies it regards some of its internal affairs as private matters of concern only for its members, There is no secret about its aims and principals.

Copies of constitution and rules can be obtained by interested members of the public from its offices.