FREEMASONRY IN BENGAL

On 27th December 1728, George Pomfret was authorised by Most Worshipful, the Grand Master, Lord Kinston, to introduce Freemasonry into Bengal in Calcutta and in 1729, Capt. Ralph Farwinter was appointed the first Provincial Grand Master for East India in Bengal. The first Lodge established in Bengal is mentioned as Lodge East India Arms constituted in 1730 and the place of Meeting was the Old Court House situated at the North East Comer of Dalhousie Square. Thereafter a number of Lodges, including Military Lodges, were consecrated in Bengal. Thereafter a number of Lodges, including Military Lodges, were consecrated in Bengal. Meetings were held at the Old Court House till 1792 when the Craft shifted to a building in Lal Bazar till 1840. Thereafter, for 64 years, Lodges were held at the Town Hall, No.55, Bentinck Street and in 1904 finally shifted to the premises No. 19, Park Street (then No.54, Park Street). 

How To Become A Freemason?

You have probably been curious about Freemasonry and gathered a lot of information about Freemasonry. You may have browsed the Internet, read the contents of this site or asked a few friends / relatives whom you know are Freemasons. You have, by now, as we say, formed a “favourable opinion, preconceived of the Institution”. You are now all set to become a Freemason and wondering how to become one.

FREEMASONRY IN BENGAL

Being A Freemason in Bengal

Freemasonry in Bengal has a long and extremely distinguished history. Get in touch with us and help us in our mission to ‘make good men better’.




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Lodges & Chapters

The lodges and chapters in Bengal have rich, varied and venerable histories. The oldest lodge east of the Suez Canal and a school lodge are just some of the many fascinating aspects of our District.



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Library & Facilities

Our library is a masonic treasure trove are the repository of extremely rare books, periodicals and material on all aspects of freemasonry. Some of our dining spaces are available for booking by freemasons and the general public alike and provide a striking and beautiful environment for both formal and informal gatherings.

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