KERALA ROOTS · INDIANA HOME
Kerala lives here. Indiana feels like home.
Community. Culture. Connection.
IMA brings Malayalis, families, and friends together through celebration, service, and shared experiences across Indiana.
NEXT COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Onam 2026 · August 29
Saturday · 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
2005
Formally incorporated
INDY+
Indiana community
CULTURE
Carried forward
KERALA ROOTS · INDIANA HOME
Kerala lives here. Indiana feels like home.
Community. Culture. Connection.
IMA brings Malayalis, families, and friends together through celebration, service, and shared experiences across Indiana.
NEXT COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Onam 2026 · August 29
Saturday · 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
2005
Formally incorporated
INDY+
Indiana community
CULTURE
Carried forward
KERALA ROOTS · INDIANA HOME
Kerala lives here. Indiana feels like home.
Community. Culture. Connection.
IMA brings Malayalis, families, and friends together through celebration, service, and shared experiences across Indiana.
NEXT COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Onam 2026 · August 29
Saturday · 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
2005
Formally incorporated
INDY+
Indiana community
CULTURE
Carried forward
WHY IMA EXISTS
Preserving our roots while growing together.
Since its formal incorporation in 2005, IMA has created a forum for Malayalis in Indianapolis and neighboring cities to celebrate Kerala culture, connect across generations, and serve people in need.
Connection across generations
A welcoming space for families, youth, newcomers, and longtime residents.
Kerala culture, shared proudly
Celebrations, language, arts, food, and traditions kept vibrant in Indiana.
Community care in action
Outreach initiatives that connect celebration with compassion and service.
WHY IMA EXISTS
Preserving our roots while growing together.
Since its formal incorporation in 2005, IMA has created a forum for Malayalis in Indianapolis and neighboring cities to celebrate Kerala culture, connect across generations, and serve people in need.
Connection across generations
A welcoming space for families, youth, newcomers, and longtime residents.
Kerala culture, shared proudly
Celebrations, language, arts, food, and traditions kept vibrant in Indiana.
Community care in action
Outreach initiatives that connect celebration with compassion and service.
WHY IMA EXISTS
Preserving our roots while growing together.
Since its formal incorporation in 2005, IMA has created a forum for Malayalis in Indianapolis and neighboring cities to celebrate Kerala culture, connect across generations, and serve people in need.
Connection across generations
A welcoming space for families, youth, newcomers, and longtime residents.
Kerala culture, shared proudly
Celebrations, language, arts, food, and traditions kept vibrant in Indiana.
Community care in action
Outreach initiatives that connect celebration with compassion and service.
ROOTED HERE. CONNECTED EVERYWHERE.
A Kerala community growing in Indiana.
IMA connects generations through celebration, friendship, language, service, and a shared sense of home across Indianapolis and nearby cities.
1990
informal community roots
2005
formally incorporated
2006
iTouch outreach began
INDY+
Indianapolis and nearby cities
ROOTED HERE. CONNECTED EVERYWHERE.
A Kerala community growing in Indiana.
IMA connects generations through celebration, friendship, language, service, and a shared sense of home across Indianapolis and nearby cities.
1990
informal community roots
2005
formally incorporated
2006
iTouch outreach began
INDY+
Indianapolis and nearby cities
ROOTED HERE. CONNECTED EVERYWHERE.
A Kerala community growing in Indiana.
IMA connects generations through celebration, friendship, language, service, and a shared sense of home across Indianapolis and nearby cities.
1990
informal community roots
2005
formally incorporated
2006
iTouch outreach began
INDY+
Indianapolis and nearby cities
EVENTS
Come together. Celebrate together.
UPCOMING · TICKETS OPEN
Aaravam 2K26
Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Avon High School, 7575 E County Road 150 S, Avon, IN 46123
The IMA Onam celebration — chendamelam, cultural programs and an Onasadya lunch.
Get Tickets →
PAST EVENT
Kerala Day · iTouch 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 11 AM – 3 PM
St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Our annual charity food festival, raising funds for treatment costs back home.
View details →
PAST EVENT
Merry & Bright 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Global Village Market Place, 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
An evening of music, games and holiday cheer to welcome the new year.
View details →
EVENTS
Come together. Celebrate together.
UPCOMING · TICKETS OPEN
Aaravam 2K26
Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Avon High School, 7575 E County Road 150 S, Avon, IN 46123
The IMA Onam celebration — chendamelam, cultural programs and an Onasadya lunch.
Get Tickets →
PAST EVENT
Kerala Day · iTouch 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 11 AM – 3 PM
St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Our annual charity food festival, raising funds for treatment costs back home.
View details →
PAST EVENT
Merry & Bright 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Global Village Market Place, 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
An evening of music, games and holiday cheer to welcome the new year.
View details →
EVENTS
Come together. Celebrate together.
UPCOMING · TICKETS OPEN
Aaravam 2K26
Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Avon High School, 7575 E County Road 150 S, Avon, IN 46123
The IMA Onam celebration — chendamelam, cultural programs and an Onasadya lunch.
Get Tickets →
PAST EVENT
Kerala Day · iTouch 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 11 AM – 3 PM
St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Our annual charity food festival, raising funds for treatment costs back home.
View details →
PAST EVENT
Merry & Bright 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Global Village Market Place, 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
An evening of music, games and holiday cheer to welcome the new year.
View details →
iTouch turns community gatherings into meaningful help.
Established in 2006, iTouch helps a child or family facing an immediate medical need. Proceeds from Kerala Day, the annual picnic, Onam, and other IMA programs help continue this mission of care.
2006
iTouch began
EVENTS
funds urgent care
NEXT GEN
learns to give
iTouch turns community gatherings into meaningful help.
Established in 2006, iTouch helps a child or family facing an immediate medical need. Proceeds from Kerala Day, the annual picnic, Onam, and other IMA programs help continue this mission of care.
2006
iTouch began
EVENTS
funds urgent care
NEXT GEN
learns to give
iTouch turns community gatherings into meaningful help.
Established in 2006, iTouch helps a child or family facing an immediate medical need. Proceeds from Kerala Day, the annual picnic, Onam, and other IMA programs help continue this mission of care.
2006
iTouch began
EVENTS
funds urgent care
NEXT GEN
learns to give
DISCOVER KERALA
A world of beauty, flavor, and living tradition.
From misty tea mountains and quiet backwaters to beaches, food, wildlife, and performing arts, Kerala holds a different story in every frame.
DISCOVER KERALA
A world of beauty, flavor, and living tradition.
From misty tea mountains and quiet backwaters to beaches, food, wildlife, and performing arts, Kerala holds a different story in every frame.
DISCOVER KERALA
A world of beauty, flavor, and living tradition.
From misty tea mountains and quiet backwaters to beaches, food, wildlife, and performing arts, Kerala holds a different story in every frame.
2026 SPONSOR HONOR ROLL
The partners behind every gathering.
Every level of partnership. One shared commitment to culture, connection, and the future of Indiana’s Malayali community.
01
HIGHEST LEVEL OF PARTNERSHIP
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Cornerstone partners of 2026
Their leadership helps anchor IMA’s largest cultural programs and long-term community work.
2026 PLATINUM PARTNER
Venture Realty Services
Full-service real estate for buyers, sellers, investors and property owners across Central and Northern Indiana.
Vinod Abraham · 317-410-6463
Meet this partner →
2026 PLATINUM PARTNER
Sebree Architects
Architecture and design firm creating thoughtful, functional spaces since 1972.
Salil Nair, AIA, NCARB, MBA · 317-908-1306
Meet this partner →
2026 PLATINUM PARTNER
Shibu Samuel · Realtor
Residential and commercial real estate guidance across the Central Indiana market.
Shibu Samuel · 317-457-7654
Meet this partner →
2026 PLATINUM PARTNER
Catalina Business Solutions
IT consulting, staffing, software development and data solutions for organizations nationwide.
Vijay Reddy
Meet this partner →
02
GOLD SPONSORS
2026 GOLD PARTNER
The Bobalato
Family-owned dessert cafe in downtown Carmel - gelato, mochi donuts and boba.
Aparna Satheesan
03
SILVER SPONSORS
2026 SILVER PARTNER
Desi Chowrastha
A wide variety of authentic Indian favorites served in a warm, family-friendly setting, with locations in Indianapolis/Castleton and Zionsville.
Indian Restaurant · Castleton & Zionsville, Indiana
2026 SILVER PARTNER
Metamor Systems
An Indiana-based data technology company helping organizations manage, analyze and use their data.
(317) 567-3905 · info@metamorsys.com · metamorsys.com
04
BRONZE SPONSORS
2026 BRONZE PARTNER
Shina Kaniyath · Talk to Tucker
Real-estate guidance through Talk to Tucker Realtors and Magdalen Real Estate Group.
Shina Kaniyath · 615-423-7332
BECOME A 2026 PARTNER
Put your business behind something meaningful.
Help IMA keep culture visible, community programs accessible, and families connected.
Year-round visibility on this site and in the partner directory.
Recognition on event day — stage mentions, banners, and booth presence.
Standing with the families and programs that hold this community together.
2026 SPONSOR HONOR ROLL
The partners behind every gathering.
Every level of partnership. One shared commitment to culture, connection, and the future of Indiana’s Malayali community.
01
HIGHEST LEVEL OF PARTNERSHIP
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Cornerstone partners of 2026
Their leadership helps anchor IMA’s largest cultural programs and long-term community work.
2026 PLATINUM PARTNER
Venture Realty Services
Full-service real estate for buyers, sellers, investors and property owners across Central and Northern Indiana.
Vinod Abraham · 317-410-6463
Meet this partner →
2026 PLATINUM PARTNER
Sebree Architects
Architecture and design firm creating thoughtful, functional spaces since 1972.
Salil Nair, AIA, NCARB, MBA · 317-908-1306
Meet this partner →
2026 PLATINUM PARTNER
Shibu Samuel · Realtor
Residential and commercial real estate guidance across the Central Indiana market.
Shibu Samuel · 317-457-7654
Meet this partner →
2026 PLATINUM PARTNER
Catalina Business Solutions
IT consulting, staffing, software development and data solutions for organizations nationwide.
Vijay Reddy
Meet this partner →
02
GOLD SPONSORS
2026 GOLD PARTNER
The Bobalato
Family-owned dessert cafe in downtown Carmel - gelato, mochi donuts and boba.
Aparna Satheesan
03
SILVER SPONSORS
2026 SILVER PARTNER
Desi Chowrastha
A wide variety of authentic Indian favorites served in a warm, family-friendly setting, with locations in Indianapolis/Castleton and Zionsville.
Indian Restaurant · Castleton & Zionsville, Indiana
2026 SILVER PARTNER
Metamor Systems
An Indiana-based data technology company helping organizations manage, analyze and use their data.
(317) 567-3905 · info@metamorsys.com · metamorsys.com
04
BRONZE SPONSORS
2026 BRONZE PARTNER
Shina Kaniyath · Talk to Tucker
Real-estate guidance through Talk to Tucker Realtors and Magdalen Real Estate Group.
Shina Kaniyath · 615-423-7332
BECOME A 2026 PARTNER
Put your business behind something meaningful.
Help IMA keep culture visible, community programs accessible, and families connected.
Year-round visibility on this site and in the partner directory.
Recognition on event day — stage mentions, banners, and booth presence.
Standing with the families and programs that hold this community together.
2026 SPONSOR HONOR ROLL
The partners behind every gathering.
Every level of partnership. One shared commitment to culture, connection, and the future of Indiana’s Malayali community.
01
HIGHEST LEVEL OF PARTNERSHIP
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Cornerstone partners of 2026
Their leadership helps anchor IMA’s largest cultural programs and long-term community work.
2026 PLATINUM PARTNER
Venture Realty Services
Full-service real estate for buyers, sellers, investors and property owners across Central and Northern Indiana.
Vinod Abraham · 317-410-6463
Meet this partner →
2026 PLATINUM PARTNER
Sebree Architects
Architecture and design firm creating thoughtful, functional spaces since 1972.
Salil Nair, AIA, NCARB, MBA · 317-908-1306
Meet this partner →
2026 PLATINUM PARTNER
Shibu Samuel · Realtor
Residential and commercial real estate guidance across the Central Indiana market.
Shibu Samuel · 317-457-7654
Meet this partner →
2026 PLATINUM PARTNER
Catalina Business Solutions
IT consulting, staffing, software development and data solutions for organizations nationwide.
Vijay Reddy
Meet this partner →
02
GOLD SPONSORS
2026 GOLD PARTNER
The Bobalato
Family-owned dessert cafe in downtown Carmel - gelato, mochi donuts and boba.
Aparna Satheesan
03
SILVER SPONSORS
2026 SILVER PARTNER
Desi Chowrastha
A wide variety of authentic Indian favorites served in a warm, family-friendly setting, with locations in Indianapolis/Castleton and Zionsville.
Indian Restaurant · Castleton & Zionsville, Indiana
2026 SILVER PARTNER
Metamor Systems
An Indiana-based data technology company helping organizations manage, analyze and use their data.
(317) 567-3905 · info@metamorsys.com · metamorsys.com
04
BRONZE SPONSORS
2026 BRONZE PARTNER
Shina Kaniyath · Talk to Tucker
Real-estate guidance through Talk to Tucker Realtors and Magdalen Real Estate Group.
Shina Kaniyath · 615-423-7332
BECOME A 2026 PARTNER
Put your business behind something meaningful.
Help IMA keep culture visible, community programs accessible, and families connected.
Year-round visibility on this site and in the partner directory.
Recognition on event day — stage mentions, banners, and booth presence.
Standing with the families and programs that hold this community together.
MEMBERSHIP
Belong to a community close to home.
Stay connected to events, people, culture, and new opportunities across Indiana.
VOLUNTEER
Share your time. Help the community shine.
Help with events, hospitality, culture, youth activities, media, sponsorship, or outreach.
MEMBERSHIP
Belong to a community close to home.
Stay connected to events, people, culture, and new opportunities across Indiana.
VOLUNTEER
Share your time. Help the community shine.
Help with events, hospitality, culture, youth activities, media, sponsorship, or outreach.
MEMBERSHIP
Belong to a community close to home.
Stay connected to events, people, culture, and new opportunities across Indiana.
VOLUNTEER
Share your time. Help the community shine.
Help with events, hospitality, culture, youth activities, media, sponsorship, or outreach.
COMMITTEE AND LEADERSHIP
Led by volunteers. Built for the community.
Meet the people who guide programs, organize celebrations, support outreach, and create welcoming experiences for IMA families.
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
Meet the people carrying IMA forward.
IMA’s volunteer leaders guide programs, partnerships, communication, and community care.
Geetha Babu
Founding Member & Executive Committee
Ajay Vadakkekazhavankotte
President
Sabin Joseph
Secretary
Sharanya Prasad
Treasurer
Serve together
COMMITTEE AND LEADERSHIP
Led by volunteers. Built for the community.
Meet the people who guide programs, organize celebrations, support outreach, and create welcoming experiences for IMA families.
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
Meet the people carrying IMA forward.
IMA’s volunteer leaders guide programs, partnerships, communication, and community care.
Geetha Babu
Founding Member & Executive Committee
Ajay Vadakkekazhavankotte
President
Sabin Joseph
Secretary
Sharanya Prasad
Treasurer
Serve together
COMMITTEE AND LEADERSHIP
Led by volunteers. Built for the community.
Meet the people who guide programs, organize celebrations, support outreach, and create welcoming experiences for IMA families.
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
Meet the people carrying IMA forward.
IMA’s volunteer leaders guide programs, partnerships, communication, and community care.
Geetha Babu
Founding Member & Executive Committee
Ajay Vadakkekazhavankotte
President
Sabin Joseph
Secretary
Sharanya Prasad
Treasurer
Serve together
STAY CLOSE TO THE COMMUNITY
Moments move fast. Stay connected.
Watch community programs, follow important updates, revisit recent celebrations, and reach the committee when you need help.
STAY CLOSE TO THE COMMUNITY
Moments move fast. Stay connected.
Watch community programs, follow important updates, revisit recent celebrations, and reach the committee when you need help.
STAY CLOSE TO THE COMMUNITY
Moments move fast. Stay connected.
Watch community programs, follow important updates, revisit recent celebrations, and reach the committee when you need help.
LET’S CONNECT
New to Indiana or ready to get involved?
Contact IMA about membership, events, volunteering, sponsorship, partnerships, or community announcements.
LET’S CONNECT
New to Indiana or ready to get involved?
Contact IMA about membership, events, volunteering, sponsorship, partnerships, or community announcements.
LET’S CONNECT
New to Indiana or ready to get involved?
Contact IMA about membership, events, volunteering, sponsorship, partnerships, or community announcements.