Freemasons’ Hall opp Sterling Cinema An inside view of one of the temples (meeting hall) Freemasons’ Hall opp Sterling Cinema An inside view of one of the temples (meeting hall) Freemasons’ Hall opp Sterling Cinema 1 2 MUMBAI: Nestled within an inconspicuous heritage edifice in south Mumbai lies the headquarters of an enigmatic fraternity with an opulent 120-year-old history that dates back to Biblical times. The Freemasons ' Hall at Fort, situated opposite Sterling Cinema, is the convening place for members of this ancient brotherhood, and it is set to welcome the public for an extensive tour of its hallowed halls and commemorate one of its most distinguished members of founding fathers, oriental scholar and linguist, K R Cama , on Aug 10. He was a prominent Freemason and the first Indian to be bestowed with the title of Provincial Grandmaster.
KR Cama was a renowned figure among the Bombay Parsi reformers, celebrated for his pioneering efforts in promoting education for girls and advancing oriental studies. The Freemasons boast a roster of illustrious members, including luminaries like Sir Jamshetjee Jeejeebhoy, Sir Phirozshah Mehta, and Dadabhoy Nowroji Tata. All over the world, there are around 50 lakh Freemasons.
In India, there are about 20,000, and in Mumbai, the number is estimated at 4,000. "This edifice was built for Freemasonry in Mumbai, its foundation stone was laid by Lord Sandhurst, then Governor General of Bombay, on 5th June 1897. The 127-year-old build.