Regional Grand Master

R.W. Bro. Puneet Sohal

"Making Good Men Better — Since 1986"

R.W. Bro. Puneet Sohal

Regional Grand Master of Northern India

R.W. Bro. Puneet Sohal

Serving since February 2025 · Initiated 1986

"When I was initiated into Freemasonry in September 1986, I was looking for something I couldn't quite name. Thirty-nine years later, I know what it was. I was looking for brotherhood that wasn't about what I could do for others — but about who I could become alongside them."

The Path Here

1986
Initiated into Lodge East & West No. 127
1994
Installed as Worshipful Master — Eastern Chair
1999–01
Led the revitalization of Lodge Dronacharya
2013–14
Grand Director of Ceremonials, Grand Lodge of India
2019
Worshipful Master of Lodge Raisina No. 97 — during its centenary year
2024
Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge of India
2025
Installed as Regional Grand Master of Northern India

Grand Lodge Service

Serving at the Highest Levels

Grand Lodge Roles

  • Deputy Grand Master (2024)
  • Grand Director of Ceremonials (2013–2014)
  • Grand Board of General Purpose (9 years)
  • Chairman, Temple & Premises Committee (twice)
  • Chairman, Procedure & Protocol Committee (three terms)

Editorial Work

  • Editor of "Shashthi" (GLI Diamond Jubilee, 2021)
  • Chief Editor, "The Square & Compasses" magazine (2022–2025)

The Mission

Making Good Men Better

Not because something is broken. Because we believe there's always room to grow.

If you're a brother in Northern India, my door is open.

If you're exploring Freemasonry for the first time, this website is your starting point.

Begin Your Journey

Outside Freemasonry

The Architect

By profession, an architect specializing in institutional buildings and heritage restoration. Founder of Urban Systems India Pvt Ltd.

"Buildings are temporary. What we build in people lasts forever."

Married to Kiran — also an architect. Two daughters: Dr. Divyata (in England) and Urvashi (in Delhi, interior design).

Both Kiran and he are registered organ donors through Dadhichi Dehdaan Samiti. Giving back isn't something they do. It's who they are.