It is heartening to note that the Annual Meeting/Convocations the Western Region are being hosted by Lodge Karveer No.469 at Kolhapur on 26th and 27th February 2022. After the consecration of the Lodge this is the first major event being organized by it. I congratulate the Brethren of Lodge Karveer for their efforts.

Kolhapur has a rich heritage of its peculiar Art and Culture. Kolhapur is world famous for Kolhapuri Chappals and its mouth watering cuisines.

The Annual Meetings do provide an excellent opportunity for the Brethren of the Region to come together and renew old friendship, make new acquaintances and experience brotherly love.

Annual Meetings of the Western Region will also provide an excellent opportunity to the Brethren from the Region and outside to experience freemasonry and exchange their experiences.

Under the dynamic leadership of RW Bro Dr Yagnesh S Thakar, RW the Regional Grand Master, the Lodges in the Western Region are vibrant with Masonic activities and this infectious enthusiasm will pave the way for more activities in the future years.

I very much look forward to visiting Kolhapur to attend the Annual Meeting/Convocations. I take this opportunity to convey my best wishes to the Brethren of Western Region and their families, through this message in the Souvenir that is being brought out for the occasion.

M.W. Bro. Anish Kumar Sharma

Grand Master