Pune: ‘Open House’ on May 28 to ‘spread awareness’ about ‘Freemasonry’
Pune, 22nd May 2023: Punekars have a chance to know more about Freemasonry, a close-knit community. An ‘Open House’ will be held on Sunday May 28 at the Freemasons Hall, 6A Exhibition Road, near Pune Race Course, Pune Camp for the public and the entry is free.
The Open House, to be held between 10 AM and 5 PM, is organized by The Leslie Wilson Lodge No 4480 EC, the Pune chapter, under the aegis of the United Grand Lodge of England. Introductory presentations on Freemasonry are scheduled at 10.30 AM, 1 PM and 3.30 PM on the same day.
“We are conducting the Open House to spread awareness about Freemasonry. The general public can take a physical tour of the premises and understand what Freemasonry is about and its symbolism. They will also be able to know about its relevance in the modern times,” VWBro. Devesh Hingorani, Dy. District Grand Master said.
A medical camp will also be held on May 28 where people can undergo blood tests, including for haemogram, S.Creatinine, HbA1c, Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and International Prostate Symptoms Score. There will be consultation by city-based urologist Dr Amol Talaulikar and city-based allergist, immunologist Dr Himanshu Bapat.
“Through the Medical Camp, we are providing a platform for Masons, their families and the general public to get medically assessed and have an opportunity to consult with leading city doctors for diabetes and prostate,” VWBro. Devesh Hingorani added.
The medical camp is free for masons and their families, while the general public will be charged Rs 100.
About Pune Chapter:
The Leslie Wilson Lodge was consecrated on November 3, 1926 and named to honour H.E. Sir Leslie Orme Wilson the then Governor of Bombay province. The membership profile includes entrepreneurs, business heads, managing directors, film personalities, doctors, lawyers and highly qualified professionals. Some famous Indian Freemasons included Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Motilal Nehru, Sir Dorabji Jamshedji Tata, Dr. C. Rajagopalachari, Sir Sultan Mohammad Shah, Aga Khan, Maharaja Duleep Singh.
About Freemasonry:
Freemasonry is the oldest fraternal organization in the world and it unites men of good characters. The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) is the governing body of Freemasonry in England, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and Districts overseas including India. Founded in 1717, UGLE is the oldest Grand Lodge in the world and currently has a membership of over 400,000 members and governs over 10,000 Lodges worldwide.
