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The Ashlar R Vol. XXII Issue I
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The Ashlar R Vol. LVI Issue I
“In every act, we did not simply give; we
gained the priceless joy of witnessing hope
return to the hearts of others. May these
efforts shine as a guiding light, leading us
onward in our journey to create a kinder, more
compassionate world for all.”
Report by,
W. Bro. Atul Kulshreshtha Organizing
Secretary, UBD Celebration Committee
Masonic Fraternity Bhopal
Freemasons of Nagpur
Both senior and young brethren actively “Freemasonry is founded in benevolence and
participated, reflecting the fraternity’s is exercised for the good of mankind.”
collective commitment to service and — Bro. George Washington
community welfare. Universal Brotherhood Day 2026 was
This large-scale outreach program reinforced commemorated by the Freemasons of
the fraternity’s dedication to nurturing the Nagpur through a thoughtfully curated series
health and well-being of children, while also of community-oriented initiatives held from
fostering creativity and learning through 21st to 24th June, 2026. The celebrations
thoughtful gifts. extended beyond a traditional observance
Day 4 (24th June, 2026) Mega Preventive and sought to give tangible expression to the
Medical Camp Venue: Bhopal Masonic enduring Masonic principles of Brotherly
Fraternity Temple Love, Relief and service to humanity.
Mega Preventive Health Camp: Held at the 1. Walkathon for a cause - Walk for
Masonic Temple, Zone I, M P Nagar, offering Thalassemia 3.0 — 21st June, 2026
ECG, lipid profile, bone density tests, CPR Under the guidance of R.W.Bro.Tarun
training, and general consultations. Shrivastava and led by W.Bro.Tushar Garg
CPR Demonstration: Dr. Harsha Gupta, The 3.5 km Walk for Thalassemia was
Professor & Critical Care Head, Chirayu organised at Tilak Nagar Ground with the
Medical College, conducted a live CPR objective of creating greater awareness about
demonstration along with her team of experts, thalassemia and encouraging community
enhancing awareness and preparedness participation in support of those affected by
among participants. the condition. The Walkathon has now
Participation: Around 80–85 brethren actively completed it’s third consecutive year. What
took part in the Mega Preventive Health began as an effort to draw attention to
Camp, underscoring the fraternity’s collective thalassemia has evolved into an annual
commitment to health and service. commitment—reflecting the deeper Masonic
Felicitation Ceremony (June 24):
Distinguished recognition was accorded to
Dr. N. Banerjee, Dr. Subroto Mandal, Ms. Viva Poem Builders of the Inner Temple
Joshi, Dr. Umesh Dixit, and Dr. Harsha Gupta
for their contributions to healthcare and
service.
Acknowledgment & Thanks: Sincere thanks
and appreciation are extended to W. Bro. (Dr.)
Prakhar Singhal and Bro. (Dr.) Vishal
Rampuri for their active involvement, clinical
expertise, and selfless contribution towards
the seamless execution of the camp.

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