MASONIC JOURNEY OF
M.W.Bro.GUTHA KRISHNAN SELVARAJAN O.S.M
M.W. THE GRAND MASTER,
GRAND LODGE OF INDIA

M.W.Bro.GUTHA KRISHNAN SELVARAJAN O.S.M., popularly known as GKS, was born on 22nd July, 1946 and had his school education in Madurai and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Loyola College, Madras with distinction. He obtained his Degree in Law from the Madras Law College, in First Class. He is a Fellow of the Indian Council of Arbitration.

PROFESSION AND BUSINESS INTERESTS

After a brilliant academic record, he joined the Bar in the chambers of Mr.V.Ramaswami (later R.W.Bro. Chief Justice V.Ramaswami). After initial training, he set up independent practice as Advocate, both in the Appellate and original sides of Madras High Court. He has a lucrative practice in the Bar and specialises in Civil,Criminal and Commercial laws and Arbitration matters. He is a Legal Advisor for many Corporate, Public and Private Sector Enterprises, Banks and Commercial Organisations. R.W.Bro. GKS is also associated with Infrastructure Development and Real Estate Companies namely M/s.Sharavan Foundations and M/s. G.K.Associates, with operations in and around Chennai.

MASONRY

R.W. BRO. G.K. SELVARAJAN saw the light of Freemasonry in Lodge Justitia No.82 on 11th September, 1982. He took keen interest in the ritual working and administration of the Lodge and served in various of ices, before he occupied the Eastern Chair of the Lodge, in December1989. Being an excellent ritualist, he inspired and motivated the of icers and brethren, for betterment of ritual working, clean and transparent administration and meaningful charitable projects.

During his Mastership, Lodge Justitia No.82 participated in the Ritual Working Competition and won awards from the Region. The Lodge celebrated its Platinum Jubilee with great distinction, in the presence of the then Regional Grand Master. He also compiled the history of the Lodge from the year 1971 to 1985 and brought out the same as a supplement on that occasion. Later, in the year 2011, as the Chairman of the Centenary committee, he compiled the 100-year history of the Lodge and celebrated the Centenary of the Lodge in an exemplary manner with pomp and style.

BOOK OF CEREMONIALS

R.W.Bro.GKS compiled collated, revised and edited the Book of Ceremonials as a compendium of separate ceremonies for Craft, Mark, Chapter and RAM degrees with elaborate explanations, clear diagrams and detailed instructions. The Book is the Magnum Opus and comprehensive Guide and Manual for all the ceremonials of the Grand Lodge today.

SUPERIOR DEGREES AND RANKS

R.W.Bro.GKS was exalted in Chapter Madras No.13 on 9th July, 1986 and occupied the oice of `Z’ in that Chapter in the year 1992. In the Mark Degree, he was advanced in St. Mark’s in the East No.1 on 6th October 1987 and occupied the Eastern Chair in the year 1995. He was elevated in RAM Gurdial Gill No.31 on 13th October 1987 and served as W.C.N. in the year1997. He is a Senior RAM Grand Officer.

CHENNAI GROUP AND DAKSHIN GROUP OF SUPERIOR DEGREES

He founded the Chennai Group of Lodges, (Craft, Mark, Chapter and RAM) and was Founder-Master of Lodge Chennai No.317 and Founder W.C.N. of R.A.M. Lodge Chennai No.92 in the year 1998 and 1999. Lodge Chennai, Chapter Chennai and Mark Chennai have completed 25 years, and celebrated their Silver Jubilee in the year 2023. He is one of the prime movers and Founders of Dakshin Group of Superior Degrees.

REGIONAL GRAND MASTER OF SOUTHERN INDIA

R.W.Bro. GKS held the coveted office of Regional Grand Master of Southern India and served that of ice from January 2005 till March 2008, with distinction. During his tenure, he introduced the innovative concept of Area Meetings for each Area under the ARGMs, to enable the Lodges to perform better and to strengthen the bond of brotherhood. This concept was followed not only by his successor Regional Grand Masters, but also by the RGMs in other Regions as well. He introduced the office of “Officer-in-Charge” for the superior degrees to streamline the administration.

HONOURS AND RECOGNITIONS

In recognition of the meritorious Service rendered by him, the Grand Lodge of India, with the approval of the Grand Board of General Purposes, consecrated a Craft Lodge in the name of “Lodge G.K.SELVARAJAN No.365″ at Chennai on11th July, 2009. After a long gap of about 20 years, it was the first time that a new Craft Lodge was consecrated in the name of a living person. For the meritorious and distinguished services rendered by R.W.Bro.GKS, the Grand Lodge of India decorated him with the highest award – the ORDER OF SERVICE TO MASONRY, in the year 2012.

He is the President of the Grand Board of General Purposes, from the year 2023. R.W.Bro. GKS has been duly elected as the GRAND MASTER of the Grand Lodge of India, for a three year term, from the year 2024 to 2027.

OTHER ORGANISATIONS

R.W.Bro. GKS was a member of Rotary Club of Annanagar, Chennai, for more than 25 years and held offices as the President and Chairman of various committees and started innovative projects like Geriatric Centre, Hepatitis Vaccination Centre, vocational training centre for women, MEALS ON WHEELS project for poor and down trodden, orphans and senior citizens. As Governor’s Special Representative, he started the Rotary Club of Chennai Towers, which is a premier club in Chennai now.

FAMILY:

R.W.Bro. GKS is happily married to Nalini. The couple have two daughters, both married and settled, and they also have two grandsons and two granddaughters.

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