Distinguished
Brethren
Members of Lodge Ananthapadmanabha No. 280 who have rendered distinguished service to the Craft and hold positions of honour in the fraternity.
W.Bro. Achuthan Thampy Retnakumar
Assistant Regional Grand Master, Trivandrum Area (2026)
W.Bro. Achuthan Thampy Retnakumar is a highly respected member of the Masonic fraternity, known for his long-standing dedication and unwavering commitment to the principles and values of Freemasonry. In recognition of his exemplary service to the Craft, he was installed as the Assistant Regional Grand Master of the Trivandrum Area in 2026.
Born on 29 May 1956, W.Bro. Achuthan Thampy Retnakumar is a highly accomplished professional, holding qualifications in B.Sc., FCA, and LL.B., and has built a successful career as a Chartered Accountant.
He was initiated into Lodge Ananthapadmanabha No. 280 on 8 February 1998, where he has continued his dedicated Masonic journey with exemplary zeal and commitment. He also had the honour of serving as the Worshipful Master of the same Lodge, reflecting his leadership and devotion to the Craft.
A committed and active Mason across the higher Degrees, he is also a Past Master of Holy Royal Arch Chapter Thiruvananthapuram No. 92, as well as in Mark and Royal Ark Mariner, Thiruvananthapuram No. 82, further demonstrating his deep commitment to the wider Masonic Order.
In recognition of his service and valuable contributions, he currently holds the distinguished ranks of P.Dy.R.G.M. in RGLSI (Craft) and P.Dy.G.D. of C. in GLI (Craft). He was also conferred with L.T.S.J. in 2023.
W.Bro. Achuthan Thampy Retnakumar continues to serve the Craft with dedication, upholding the true spirit and values of Freemasonry.
W. Bro. M. R. Ranjit Karthikeyan
Past Assistant Regional Grand Master, Regional Grand Lodge of Southern India
W. Bro. M. R. Ranjit Karthikeyan was initiated into Freemasonry in Lodge Ananthapadmanabha No. 280. He is also a member of Lodge Accountants No. 194 and Kerala Masters Lodge No. 309. He had the distinguished honour of serving as Worshipful Master of Lodge Ananthapadmanabha No. 280 in 2014.
He has served as the Assistant Regional Grand Master of the Regional Grand Lodge of Southern India (RGLSI). He has previously served as Deputy Regional Grand Master, and holds the distinction of Past Assistant Grand Sword Bearer (PAGSwdBr.) of the Grand Lodge of India. He has also held Active Ranks in RGLSI as Assistant and Deputy Director of Ceremonies since 2020.
In the Holy Royal Arch, he is Past Zerubbabel of HRA Chapter Thiruvananthapuram No. 82. In the Mark Degree, he is Past Master, Mark Lodge Thiruvananthapuram No. 82, and presently holds Active Rank as Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of India. He has also served as Past Commander Noah of Royal Arch Mariners Lodge No. 82.
Professionally, W. Bro. Ranjit Karthikeyan is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and is a practising chartered accountant and the managing partner of Ranjit Karthikeyan Associates LLP. He balances his professional responsibilities with dedicated service to Freemasonry and community initiatives.
W. Bro. Ranjit Karthikeyan continues to render dedicated service to the Craft and its appendant Orders, upholding the timeless principles of the fraternity.