Subhash Laxman Saraf, Regional Grand Master (RGM), Regional Grand Lodge of Western India (RGLWI), and Tarun Shrivastava, Regional Grand Master-designate, RGLWI, were felicitated by the Nagpur Masonic fraternity at a glittering ceremony held at Freemasons Hall, Civil Lines, on Thursday evening. Dr. Yagnesh Thakar, OSM, Past RGM, RGLWI, was the chief guest.
Replying to his felicitation, Subhash Saraf appealed to the entire Masonic fraternity in the Western Region to further strengthen the edifice of Freemasonry. He called upon the lodges to expand the institution’s charitable footprint by undertaking more projects in the service of humanity. “Such selfless acts of charity,” he emphasised, “are the true embodiment of our timeless principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, and the most effective way to spread their light in society.”
Tarun Shrivastava, RGM designate assured the brethren that he would strive hard to make the lodges of the Western Region more vibrant and active, with the wholehearted support and cooperation of all thousands of Masons of the region.
In his address, Dr. Yagnesh Thakar said that Tarun Shrivastava is deeply committed to Freemasonry. He shares a close bond with brethren from all lodges and has a helpful nature. He expressed confidence that Tarun Shrivastava would successfully accomplish his new assignment.
Dr. Yagnesh Thakar felicitated Subhash Saraf by presenting him with a shawl, shriphal and a memento. Similarly, Subhash Saraf RGM felicitated Tarun Shrivastava, RGM designate.
Tarun Mehra, Praveen Sahni, Secretary, Lodge Corinth No. 1122 (EC), and Anshita Kanetkar of the Masonic Women’s Association also expressed their views on the occasion.
At the outset, Amlesh Purohit delivered the welcome address. Dr Hemant Jahagirdar, Ravindra Tiwari and Anuj Hamilton introduced the guests, while Dr Sanjay Charalwar conducted the proceedings. Later, Aditya Varangaonkar proposed a vote of thanks.
Swadesh Bhargava, Sarosh Dordi, Ravindra Tiwari, Mangesh Shastri, Vinayak Kewadkar, Anjan Biswas, Pravin Koteshwar, Sanjay Chaturvedi, Neelima Shrivastava, Masters and Secretaries of different lodges, and officers of the Grand Lodge of India and the Regional Grand Lodge of Western India were prominently present on the occasion.
