IMA Events
Every celebration, year by year.
What’s coming up next, and everything the Indiana Malayali community has celebrated together since 2020.
IMA Events
Every celebration, year by year.
What’s coming up next, and everything the Indiana Malayali community has celebrated together since 2020.
IMA Events
Every celebration, year by year.
What’s coming up next, and everything the Indiana Malayali community has celebrated together since 2020.
2026
1 upcoming · 2 completed
Tickets on sale now
Aaravam 2K26
The IMA Onam celebration — a full day of music, performance and Onasadya.
When
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Where
Avon High School, 7575 E County Road 150 S, Avon, IN 46123
What’s on
Chendamelam, cultural programs and a traditional Onasadya lunch.
Tickets are open now — secure your seats before the day.
Earlier this year
May 9
Kerala Day · iTouch
The annual charity food festival — Kerala food cooked by volunteers, dine-in and to-go, free parking, card and cash accepted. Raising funds for the treatment needs of beneficiaries in Kerala.
St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46240 · 11 AM – 3 PM
Jan 24
Merry & Bright
A night of music, games and holiday cheer to open the year.
Global Village Market Place, 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
2026
1 upcoming · 2 completed
Tickets on sale now
Aaravam 2K26
The IMA Onam celebration — a full day of music, performance and Onasadya.
When
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Where
Avon High School, 7575 E County Road 150 S, Avon, IN 46123
What’s on
Chendamelam, cultural programs and a traditional Onasadya lunch.
Tickets are open now — secure your seats before the day.
Earlier this year
May 9
Kerala Day · iTouch
The annual charity food festival — Kerala food cooked by volunteers, dine-in and to-go, free parking, card and cash accepted. Raising funds for the treatment needs of beneficiaries in Kerala.
St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46240 · 11 AM – 3 PM
Jan 24
Merry & Bright
A night of music, games and holiday cheer to open the year.
Global Village Market Place, 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
2026
1 upcoming · 2 completed
Tickets on sale now
Aaravam 2K26
The IMA Onam celebration — a full day of music, performance and Onasadya.
When
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Where
Avon High School, 7575 E County Road 150 S, Avon, IN 46123
What’s on
Chendamelam, cultural programs and a traditional Onasadya lunch.
Tickets are open now — secure your seats before the day.
Earlier this year
May 9
Kerala Day · iTouch
The annual charity food festival — Kerala food cooked by volunteers, dine-in and to-go, free parking, card and cash accepted. Raising funds for the treatment needs of beneficiaries in Kerala.
St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46240 · 11 AM – 3 PM
Jan 24
Merry & Bright
A night of music, games and holiday cheer to open the year.
Global Village Market Place, 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
2025
3 events
Sep 13
Ona Virunnu
Chendamelam and Pookkalam competitions, cultural programs and Onam Sadya. Special performances by Chicago Kalakshetra, with guests Dr. Anita Joshi (Carmel City Councilor) and Josekutty Vaiyapulamkal.
Mt Vernon High School, Fortville · 10:15 AM onwards
May 3
Kerala Day · iTouch
The annual charity food festival — homemade Kerala food by volunteers, dine-in and to-go, raising support for children and families in urgent medical need.
Jan 18
Christmas & New Year Party
Cultural performances, live music, games and a festive dinner to open the year.
McGowan Hall, Indianapolis
2025
3 events
Sep 13
Ona Virunnu
Chendamelam and Pookkalam competitions, cultural programs and Onam Sadya. Special performances by Chicago Kalakshetra, with guests Dr. Anita Joshi (Carmel City Councilor) and Josekutty Vaiyapulamkal.
Mt Vernon High School, Fortville · 10:15 AM onwards
May 3
Kerala Day · iTouch
The annual charity food festival — homemade Kerala food by volunteers, dine-in and to-go, raising support for children and families in urgent medical need.
Jan 18
Christmas & New Year Party
Cultural performances, live music, games and a festive dinner to open the year.
McGowan Hall, Indianapolis
2025
3 events
Sep 13
Ona Virunnu
Chendamelam and Pookkalam competitions, cultural programs and Onam Sadya. Special performances by Chicago Kalakshetra, with guests Dr. Anita Joshi (Carmel City Councilor) and Josekutty Vaiyapulamkal.
Mt Vernon High School, Fortville · 10:15 AM onwards
May 3
Kerala Day · iTouch
The annual charity food festival — homemade Kerala food by volunteers, dine-in and to-go, raising support for children and families in urgent medical need.
Jan 18
Christmas & New Year Party
Cultural performances, live music, games and a festive dinner to open the year.
McGowan Hall, Indianapolis
2024
3 events
Sep 7
Arpoo 2024 · Onam
The annual Onam celebration — cultural programs by children and adults, followed by a Kerala feast.
Mt Vernon High School, 8112 N 200 W, Fortville, IN 46040
May 4
Stephen Devassy & Solid Band
Keyboard player Stephen Devassy and his band performed live in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis
Jan 13
Christmas & New Year Party
Live music, cultural programs, games and a feast by India Sizzling to welcome 2024.
2024
3 events
Sep 7
Arpoo 2024 · Onam
The annual Onam celebration — cultural programs by children and adults, followed by a Kerala feast.
Mt Vernon High School, 8112 N 200 W, Fortville, IN 46040
May 4
Stephen Devassy & Solid Band
Keyboard player Stephen Devassy and his band performed live in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis
Jan 13
Christmas & New Year Party
Live music, cultural programs, games and a feast by India Sizzling to welcome 2024.
2024
3 events
Sep 7
Arpoo 2024 · Onam
The annual Onam celebration — cultural programs by children and adults, followed by a Kerala feast.
Mt Vernon High School, 8112 N 200 W, Fortville, IN 46040
May 4
Stephen Devassy & Solid Band
Keyboard player Stephen Devassy and his band performed live in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis
Jan 13
Christmas & New Year Party
Live music, cultural programs, games and a feast by India Sizzling to welcome 2024.
2023
3 events
Aug 26
Onakazhcha 2023
Close to 400 people joined for cultural programs, games and Onasadhya.
Apr 29
Kerala Day Food Festival
The annual charity event raising funds for medical treatment, with food cooked at home by volunteers. A record year for food sales and donations.
Jan 7
Cheers to 2023
Close to 250 members celebrated the new year with musical performances and dancing.
2023
3 events
Aug 26
Onakazhcha 2023
Close to 400 people joined for cultural programs, games and Onasadhya.
Apr 29
Kerala Day Food Festival
The annual charity event raising funds for medical treatment, with food cooked at home by volunteers. A record year for food sales and donations.
Jan 7
Cheers to 2023
Close to 250 members celebrated the new year with musical performances and dancing.
2023
3 events
Aug 26
Onakazhcha 2023
Close to 400 people joined for cultural programs, games and Onasadhya.
Apr 29
Kerala Day Food Festival
The annual charity event raising funds for medical treatment, with food cooked at home by volunteers. A record year for food sales and donations.
Jan 7
Cheers to 2023
Close to 250 members celebrated the new year with musical performances and dancing.
2022
2 events
Sep 18
Ponnonam 2022
Onam returned after two years — entertainment, games and Ona sadya from 1:30 to 8 PM.
Noblesville High School
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iTouch Fund Raiser
A community fundraiser for families in medical need, driven entirely by volunteers.
2022
2 events
Sep 18
Ponnonam 2022
Onam returned after two years — entertainment, games and Ona sadya from 1:30 to 8 PM.
Noblesville High School
—
iTouch Fund Raiser
A community fundraiser for families in medical need, driven entirely by volunteers.
2022
2 events
Sep 18
Ponnonam 2022
Onam returned after two years — entertainment, games and Ona sadya from 1:30 to 8 PM.
Noblesville High School
—
iTouch Fund Raiser
A community fundraiser for families in medical need, driven entirely by volunteers.
2021
2 events
Onam
Onam 2021 · Musical Evening
A live Uthradam-day concert with Guinness World Record violinist MS Viswanathan, Nithin Mathew on rhythm and Rohit Manoj on guitar.
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Malayalam Learning Challenge
An online initiative encouraging children to learn and use Malayalam.
2021
2 events
Onam
Onam 2021 · Musical Evening
A live Uthradam-day concert with Guinness World Record violinist MS Viswanathan, Nithin Mathew on rhythm and Rohit Manoj on guitar.
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Malayalam Learning Challenge
An online initiative encouraging children to learn and use Malayalam.
2021
2 events
Onam
Onam 2021 · Musical Evening
A live Uthradam-day concert with Guinness World Record violinist MS Viswanathan, Nithin Mathew on rhythm and Rohit Manoj on guitar.
—
Malayalam Learning Challenge
An online initiative encouraging children to learn and use Malayalam.
2020
1 event
Jan 11
Christmas & New Year Party
Kids’ nativity play and carols, a Bake & Meet, a musical evening by Rythmic Melodies Chicago, and dinner and dancing.
2020
1 event
Jan 11
Christmas & New Year Party
Kids’ nativity play and carols, a Bake & Meet, a musical evening by Rythmic Melodies Chicago, and dinner and dancing.
2020
1 event
Jan 11
Christmas & New Year Party
Kids’ nativity play and carols, a Bake & Meet, a musical evening by Rythmic Melodies Chicago, and dinner and dancing.
Relive the highlights.
Videos from our cultural programs and past celebrations are on the IMA YouTube channel.
Relive the highlights.
Videos from our cultural programs and past celebrations are on the IMA YouTube channel.
Relive the highlights.
Videos from our cultural programs and past celebrations are on the IMA YouTube channel.