OUR HISTORY
MOUNT MARK LODGE NO. 50
| Year/Period | Milestone | Key Events |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Foundation |
• August 16: Charter granted by Grand Mark Lodge of India • November 18: Lodge Consecration • 20 Founding Members unite under Founder Master Krishnamachari Venkata Raghavan • First meeting held at Freemason's Hall, Ethiraj Salai, Madras |
| 1975-1984 | Building the Foundation |
• 7 Founder Members occupy the Eastern Chair • Membership grows steadily • Quarterly meetings established (March, June, September, December) |
| 1985-1999 | Growth & Recognition |
• Members begin receiving Grand Lodge honors • Ritual Working Competition participation begins • Lodge establishes strong presence in Southern Region |
| 2000-2010 | Excellence in Mark Masonry |
• RW Bro S.S. Prasad receives RG GR STD Bearer rank (2005) • VW Bro V.S. Kylas receives RG GR SD rank (2012) • Multiple Past Masters receive Regional Grand Ranks • Membership reaches significant milestones |
| 2011-2020 | Continued Service |
• VW Bro S.S. Prasad becomes Deputy Regional Grand Mark Master (2014) • VW Bro L. Ravichandran receives ARGMM rank (2017) • W Bro J. Jayakar receives Grand Sword Bearer rank (2019) • RW Bro D.R. Chandramouli receives RG Sword Bearer rank (2020) • Board Member appointments (2019) |
| 2021-2024 | Modern Era |
• RW Bro D.R. Chandramouli becomes ARGMM (2023) • VW Bro Velu Muthu appointed Grand Treasurer (2025-2026) • W Bro Thunga Gopinath receives RG SO rank (2025) • Membership: 60 active Mark Master Masons • Nearly 200 brethren have passed through the Lodge |
| 2026 | Golden Jubilee |
• January 3: Golden Jubilee Celebration • LTS Jewels Presentation (1 x 40-year, 9 x 25-year) • 50 years of brotherhood, integrity, and service |
Honors & Appointments
| Name | Honors & Appointments | Year |
|---|---|---|
| W Bro Krishnamachari Venkata Raghavan | Founding Master - From Mark Lodge Kudal | 1974-1975 |
| RW Bro S.S. Prasad 🏅 40 Years LTS |
• RG GR STD Bearer • Deputy Regional Grand Mark Master • Board Member |
2005 2014 2019 |
| VW Bro V.S. Kylas | • RG GR SD | 2012 |
| VW Bro L. Ravichandran | • ARGMM | 2017 |
| VW Bro Velu Muthu 🏅 25 Years LTS |
• Grand Treasurer | 2025-2026 |
| VW Bro K. Kasthuri 🏅 25 Years LTS |
• RG GR SWD BR | 2012 |
| RW Bro P.M. Anand 🏅 25 Years LTS |
• RG SD | 2012 |
| W Bro J. Jayakar | • Grand Sword Bearer | 2019 |
| RW Bro D.R. Chandramouli |
• RG SWD BR • ARGMM |
2020 2023 |
| VW Bro Y.V. Udayashankar 🏅 25 Years LTS |
• RG STD BR | 2012 |
| W Bro Thunga Gopinath 🏅 25 Years LTS Current Secretary |
• RG Tyler • RG SO |
2019 2025 |
| W Bro Arvind Shiva Mahadevan |
⭐ Best Mark Master in Southern Region • Ritual Working Competition • Exemplary Merit Certificate |
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