Chennai, June 24: During the celebration of ‘World Brotherhood Day’ at Egmore, Chennai, the leader of the Freemasons organization firmly denied speculation that the group is synonymous with the Illuminati. Speaking to reporters, Kutha Krishnan Selvarajan, Grand Master and National Leader of the Freemasons, acknowledged that while the organization does hold secret meetings related to its service activities, there is absolutely no connection to the Illuminati.

The Freemasons, who have maintained a nearly 300-year tradition of service, leadership, and brotherhood, gathered on Wednesday at the Regional Grand Lodge of Southern India, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, for their annual ‘Brotherhood Day’ celebration. The event saw the participation of over 500 members.

Prominent personalities—past and present—have been associated with the Freemasons in India, including notable pioneers such as Vivekananda, Nehru, and Rajaji. Addressing the press, Kutha Krishnan Selvarajan highlighted the organization’s distinguished history and enduring values, emphasizing that the Freemasons continue to uphold the principles of service, leadership, moral values, and unity. He further stated that ‘Brotherhood Day’ serves as an occasion for members to reaffirm their commitment to social service, personal development, and fostering unity among people from diverse backgrounds.

The event, attended by senior Freemasons and dignitaries, featured discussions on the organization’s societal contributions and its role in nurturing leadership and philanthropic initiatives. In recent times, the Freemasons have provided aid worth ₹50 lakh to schools, colleges, and homes for the destitute.

Following the main program, a traditional ceremony was held within the organization’s private sanctum, where members renewed their secret pledges and performed rituals central to Freemasonry. The gathering was graced by Swami Shantha Chithananda Maharaj, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order, and orator Bharathi Baskar, whose inspiring speech received a thunderous response from the audience.