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reflecting the Masonic ideals of charity and generous contribution toward the success of
service towards the less fortunate. this year’s observance.Day 1 (20th June,
Distinguished brethren including the 2026) Get-Together & Musical Evening
Worshipful Master, WB Sanjay Virmani, WB Venue: Celebrations Resort, Kolar, Road,
Vijay Athlye, RWB Dr. Anurag Benawri, WB Bhopal
Manoj Gagarani, WB MS Bakshi, Bro The Universal Brotherhood Day 2026
Shantanu Shrivastava were present. With celebrations commenced with a grand get-
Fraternal Greetings,W. Bro. Manish together hosted at Celebrations Resort,
MathurSecretary. Lodge Sabarmati No. 271. owned by Bro. Asim Jindal, who ensured that
Guided by the Masonic principles of Brotherly all brethren were warmly welcomed and
Love, Relief, and Truth, the Bhopal Masonic enjoyed the evening in comfort and
Fraternity celebrated Universal Brotherhood fellowship. The evening was marked by: Live
Day (UBD) by providing vital support to those music and karaoke performances, creating
in need. Under the exemplary leadership of an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie
Chairman, The Asst. Regional Grand Master, Anchoring by Bro. Ashish Dave, a renowned
W. Bro. Prabhat Kumar & Organising stage anchor of international repute, who has
Secretary, UBD Celebrations 2026, W. Bro. performed across 22 countries. His dynamic
Atul Kulshreshtha, the committee extended presence elevated the evening’s
the celebration from a single day into a 3-Day spirit.Participation of 85-90 brethren from 9
initiative. Additionally, 9 different Bhopal- lodges of Bhopal, reinforcing the fraternity’s
based Lodges actively participated, unity and collective celebration.
contributing both financially and through in- This inaugural event set the tone for the
kind donations. Universal Brotherhood Day 2026, blending
Participating Lodges fellowship, music, and celebration, and
The Organizing Committee of the Universal marked the beginning of four days of
Brotherhood Day wishes to extend its formal meaningful programs dedicated to fraternity,
gratitude to each of the 9 lodges for their service, and unity.Day 2 (22nd June 2026)
Free Dental Checkup Venue: Late Brig.
Trivedi Memorial School, Karond, Bhopal As Poem Builders of the Inner Temple
part of the ongoing Universal Brotherhood
Day 2026 celebrations, a free dental check-
up camp was organized at Brigadier Trivedi
Memorial Higher Secondary School. The
camp was graced by the presence of W. Bro.
Surendra Shrivastava, W. Bro. Sumit Mehta,
W. Bro. Atul Kulshreshtha (Organizing
Secretary, UBD Celebrations 2026), Bro.
(Brigadier) (Retd.) Sanjoy Ghosh along with

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