Since 1991
Lodge Ananthapadmanabha
No. 280
Be part of a timeless tradition dedicated to maximising human potential.
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Our Temple
Rooted in the sacred land of Ananthapadmanabha, our Lodge carries forward a proud legacy of Freemasonry dedicated to wisdom, charity, and moral excellence.
A Fellowship
Lodge Ananthapadmanabha No. 280 is more than a meeting place — it is a fellowship of like-minded brethren committed to personal growth, social responsibility, and the enduring light of truth.
Tradition & Unity
Inspired by tradition and strengthened by unity, we continue to serve our community with humility and integrity.
Our Core Principles
The foundational values that guide every Mason in thought, word, and deed
Integrity
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
Friendship
A state of mutual trust and support between allied nations.
Respect
Deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
Service
The action of helping or doing work for someone. Millions are involved.
Genesis
Warranted on 16 October 1990 · Consecrated on 26 April 1991
The Consecration of Lodge Ananthapadmanabha took place on 26th April 1991 in Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. The shortened English version “Trivandrum” is derived from “Thiru Anantha Puram”, the abode of the Holy Serpent Anantha on whom the presiding deity Sree Padmanabha reclines. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the famous landmarks in Trivandrum and thus came the name of the Lodge combining “Anantha” and “Padmanabha”.
M.W. Bro. Justice Prakash Narain, the then Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of India, conducted the Consecration ceremony assisted by Grand Officers in the presence of a large gathering of distinguished Masons including R.W. Bro. K. L. Reddy, the then RGM of RGL of Southern India. Lodge Trivandrum No. 168 sponsored Lodge Ananthapadmanabha No. 280.
Founder Members
- Founder Master W. Bro. Koyikkal Ramavarma Rajasekharan Nayar
- I. P. M. W. Bro. Brig Velu Pillai Krishanan Nair
- S. W. W. Bro. Narayan Nayar Jayakrishanan Nayar
- J. W. Bro. Kumara Pillai Thrivikraman Nair
- Chaplain W. Bro. Velu Pillai Krishanan Nair
- Secretary Bro. Ramachandran Sekar
- Treasurer Bro. Parameswaran Pillai Bhaskaran Nair
- D. of C. Bro. Govinda Pillai Kumaran Nair
- S. D. Bro. Roger Oscar Christian
- J. D. Bro. Thrivikraman Nair Ravindran
- B. V. S. L. Bro. Ramakrishna Krishanaswamy Karayalar
- Swd. Br. Bro. Joseph Mathew Kayyalakkakom
- Almoner Bro. Rama Iyer Krishnan
- Asst. Secretary Bro. Zulfiquar Marikar
- Asst. D. of C. Bro. Augustine Mathew Kayyalakkakom
- Inner Guard Bro. Dr. George Thomas
- Stwd. Bro. Padmanabhan Balachandran Nair
- Tyler Bro. Chempakasseril Gopla Gopla Panikar
Grand Lodge Leadership
The guiding pillars of the Grand Lodge of India whose vision and leadership inspire the fraternity and uphold the timeless values of the Craft
Grand Master
M.W. Bro. Gutha Krishnan Selvarajan, OSM
Most Worshipful The Grand Master
Dy. RGM in Charge
R.W. Bro. Doraiswamy Dhamodharaswamy
Deputy Regional Grand Master in Charge
Freemasonry is one of the world's oldest secular fraternal societies. It is a world-wide organization based on the principle of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man. It is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. It seeks to make good men better and thereby make the world a better place in which to live.
The Grand Lodge of India was consecrated as a Sovereign Grand Lodge with full Masonic jurisdiction over the territories of the Republic of India in November 1961. We have more than 400 Lodges and over 200 other Masonic bodies with a total membership of about 25,000 Freemasons.
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Lodge Officers 2026
The dedicated brethren who lead and serve Lodge Ananthapadmanabha No. 280, guiding its work with commitment, fellowship, and devotion to the Craft
WM
Worshipful Master
W. Bro. Dr. Arun Udayabhanu
2026
Bro. Anal Padmanabhan
Senior Warden
Bro. Dr. Ayyappan Kannan
Junior Warden
Bro. Arun Viswanath
Secretary
Bro. Sarath Kiran. S
Treasurer
W. Bro. Rajesh Ravindran Nair
Director of Ceremonies
Distinguished Brethren
Honouring members of Lodge Ananthapadmanabha No. 280 who have rendered exceptional service
to the Craft and earned positions of distinction within the Masonic fraternity
W.Bro. Achuthan Thampy Retnakumar
Assistant Regional Grand Master, Trivandrum Area (2026)
ARGM
W. Bro. M. R. Ranjit Karthikeyan
Past Assistant Regional Grand Master, RGLSI
Past ARGMGallery
Cherished moments captured from our regular meetings, fraternal gatherings, and acts of fellowship that define the spirit of Lodge Ananthapadmanabha No. 280
Meetings & Events
Regular communications and special events of Lodge Ananthapadmanabha No. 280
- Regular meetings — Second Saturday of every month
- Venue — Trivandrum Masonic Hall, Mudavanmugal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India — 695012
Contact Us
Reach out to us for enquiries, visits, or to learn more about the Craft
Trivandrum Masonic Hall, Mudavanmugal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India — 695012
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