Email: kan.nashville@gmail.com
KAN Onam Mahotsavam 2026 - A Celebration of Joy!!
Saturday, August 22 from 11 AM to 6 PM
Dear KAN Families & Friends,
Get ready to celebrate Onam in true Kerala style! Join us for the KAN Onam Mahotsavam 2026 on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. This year’s celebration promises vibrant cultural performances, a grand Onam sadya, and a memorable time with our community.
Cultural Programs & Volunteering
We are thrilled to announce that registrations are now open for cultural programs and volunteering opportunities!
A mesmerizing music program by Franco Simon– acclaimed singer and composer – will make this Onam celebration truly special!
Whether you want to showcase your talents on stage, help with Pookkalam, decorations, and procession, or take on special roles such as Pulikkali, Mahabali, Vaamanan, photography/videography, or assist with set-up, arrangements, cooking, serving, and other tasks, there is a place for everyone to participate and make this Onam unforgettable.
Cultural & Volunteer Registration link: https://forms.gle/TY6EyeqoLT3bModG6
Deadline: July 17, 2026
Onam Event Registration & Payment
We encourage all attendees to register early to help us plan efficiently. Early bird pricing ends on August 2, 2026. Please don’t wait until the last day, as we will close the registration once we reach capacity, just as we did last year.
Ticket Pricing:
- Individual – Member: $30 (early bird) | $40 (door)
Individual – Non-Member: $45 (early bird) | $55 (door)
Kids under 2: Free
Kids 3–5: $1 (to ensure proper leaf count for Sadya)
Kids 6–12: $15 (early bird) | $20 (door) - Guest: $30 (early bird) | $55 (door) Guests must accompany a member and be immediate family or friends outside the Nashville Malayalee community. Verification will be done at the registration desk
Event Registration link: https://forms.gle/tVG6qa24o3E5gazd9
Payment Options:
- Zelle (Preferred): Send to kantreasurer@gmail.com with the note “Onam Mahotsavam 2026"
- PayPal: Refer https://kantn.org/payments
Confirmation will be shared in the KAN Sahacharigal WhatsApp group, or you can email kantreasurer@gmail.com to verify.
If you haven’t renewed your KAN Membership, we encourage you to do so now to enjoy discounted rates. Click here to renew : https://kantn.org/apply-for-membership
We look forward to celebrating Onam Mahotsavam 2026 with delicious sadya, cultural programs, colorful traditions, and the special presence of Franco Simon, bringing the spirit of Kerala alive in Nashville!
With warm regards,
For KAN Executive Committee
President's message
January 1, 2026.
Dear KAN Family members and Friends,
I am writing to you today with immense pride and deep gratitude as I officially step into the role of President of Kerala Association of Nashville (KAN). Thank you for placing your confidence and trust in me to lead this vital organization. I accept this responsibility with eagerness and a profound commitment to our shared mission.
First, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to our outgoing President, Shibu Pillai, and the previous Executive Committee for their exceptional leadership and tireless dedication. Their and KAN previous leadership's efforts and contributions have shaped KAN into the strong, impactful organization it is today, and I am honored to continue this journey building on their success.
I am continually inspired by the passion and resilience of our members and partners who help to advance our cause. This is a collective task, and it is our shared values of resilience, integrity, compassion, collaboration that will guide us forward. As we look to the future, my vision for KAN is centered on a permanent office for KAN and we constitute a committee to come up with a plan to achieve that goal named "Kerala Center Nashville (KCN)" project. Over the coming two years, we will also focus on implementing our flagship events and activities that previous leaderships have successfully implemented.
I believe that every member of our community has valuable insights and a vital role to play in this work. My goal is to foster an environment of open dialogue and collaboration, ensuring every voice is heard and respected.
Here is how you can get involved and stay connected:
- Explore our initiatives: Learn more about our current programs and their impact on our website.
- Share your voice: Participate in our upcoming events mentioned below to help shape our future direction.
- Follow our journey: Stay updated on our latest news and success stories on our social media channels:
https://www.facebook.com/KANTNUSA/
https://www.instagram.com/keralaassociationofnashville/?igsh=eG82Zmtzd2QxYTF2#
I am excited about the possibilities that lie before us. Together, we can achieve significant milestones and make a lasting impact. Thank you again for your unwavering support and commitment to KAN's mission. I look forward to working alongside each of you.
With hope and determination,
Sincerely,
Sankar Mana
(President, KAN 2026-27)
Mobile: 615-336-1975
Email: ambazhakkattu@gmail.com
our 2026 events and activities
Jingle & Mingle - Welcome 2026!! Saturday, January 17 at 5.00 PM
"You have to dream before your dreams can come true! Let the New Year be the start of your dreams turning into a reality!!"
- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
International Women's Day (Sunday, Mar 8, 2026) Celebrations - Saturday, February 28 2026
"There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish"
-Michelle Obama
യുവകളരി (Yuvakalari) March 21 2 PM - 4.30 PM at Nashville public library Edmondson Pike branch
"We cannot build the Future for the Youths, but We can build our youth for the future." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
Marathon Volunteering Saturday, April 25 at 6 AM -12 Noon
Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once every other year or 4 years, but when you volunteer , you vote everyday about the kind of community you want to live in.
Sports Carnival April to July
KAN Picnic Saturday, May 2 from 10 AM to 5 PM
"Success is no accident, it is hard work, perseverance, leaning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing ore learning to do"
- Pele
KAN Picnic Saturday, May 2 from 10 AM to 5 PM
KAN Picnic Saturday, May 2 from 10 AM to 5 PM
"Unless you are at a picnic, life is no picnic"
-Jane Wagner
KAN Women's Forum Hiking, May 30 at 7.30 AM
KAN Initiative for Volunteering & Upliftment (KANIVU) - Month of November
KAN Women's Forum Hiking, May 30 at 7.30 AM
Onam Mahothsvavm Saturday, August 22
KAN Initiative for Volunteering & Upliftment (KANIVU) - Month of November
KAN Women's Forum Hiking, May 30 at 7.30 AM
"Onam is an opportunity to celebrate life, showcase traditions, and create beautiful memories"
- M. T. Vasudevan Nair
KAN Initiative for Volunteering & Upliftment (KANIVU) - Month of November
KAN Initiative for Volunteering & Upliftment (KANIVU) - Month of November
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others"
- Mahatma Gandhi
Thanks Giving Dinner & KAN Volunteer Appreciation Saturday, November 21
Thanks Giving Dinner & KAN Volunteer Appreciation Saturday, November 21
"What greater blessing to give thanks for at a family gathering than the family and the gathering." – Robert Brault
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