India

Bharati 56 working towards the future

Bharati 56 under the leadership of their newest WM, Manisha were delighted to admit two new members, Kaili and Devashri.

Bharati Lodge was consecrated in 2017 as our first Lodge in India. It is hoped that one day in the not too distant future there will be more lodges under the Freemasonry for Women banner for India.

Lodge Bharati 56 in New Delhi in India
The work of Bharati 56 continues apace

Bharati members flying the flag for Women's Freemasonry

A delegation of Women Freemasons from Bharati 56 attending the annual Grand Lodge of Northern India’s Annual Investiture
Bharati 56 members attending Annual Investiture

A delegation of Lodge Bharati 56 members attending the annual Grand Lodge of Northern India Investiture to spread the word about Women’s Freemasonry in India.

Back to work - 2

Not to be outdone our overseas lodges have been holding meetings and lodges of Instruction and taking part in fundraisers.

  • Bharati Lodge 52
  • Tranquility 52 Meeting
  • Tranquility 52 Lodge of Instruction
  • Calahonda Lodge 53 Lodge of Instruction
  • America 57 taking part in a charity walk

Bharati celebrates!

On February 2nd Bharati Lodge No. 56 celebrated the Installation of its 3rd Worshipful Master when Bro Anju was installed into the Chair of KS. It’s going to be a busy year for this our first Indian lodge with the prospect of 8 candidates to admit for the prospective new lodge in Chennai and 6 candidates for another prospective new lodge in Bengalaru. WM Anju was Installed by Bro Sujini who be will be the first WM of the prospective new lodge in Hyderabad.

WM Anju and Officers and members of Bharati 56

Bharati Lodge 56 providing support for local schools

Freemasonry for Women Bharati Lodge No. 56 held its 3rd Anniversary meeting at Secunderabad when four brethren were passed to the Second or Fellowcraft Degree. The day before the brethren had presented benches to the local primary school and in the evening a gala dinner was held to celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the Lodge’s consecration.

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