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KHNJ Jwala 2024- PUSHPA

Get ready for the most awaited event in New Jersey– it’s the KHNJ Ladies Night and Mother’s Day Celebrations !

Meet us at EMBER BANQUET, MONMOUTH JUNCTION on 10th May for an evening filled with fashion, fun, and dance !!

We invite you all to PUSHPA – The Floral!!

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KHNJ Vishu 2024

KHNJ is inviting all family and friends for an auspicious Vishu Celebrations with Vishu Kani, Kaineetam, Guru vandanam, Cultural programs and a delicious Vishu Sadya .

The event is scheduled for April 13, 2024, Saturday, starting at 10 AM EST.

Venue: Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple, 31 Wooleytown Rd, Morganville, NJ.

Please join us in the celebrations – Click here to Register

*Note: All the purchased tickets are non-refundable.

KHNJ Attukal Pongala 2024

Amme Saranam! Devi Saranam!

KHNJ is presenting a special opportunity for female devotees to participate in the Pongala ritual for Attukal Devi at the Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple in Morganville, New Jersey.

The event is scheduled for February 25, 2024, Sunday, starting at 10 AM EST.

All essential items for the Pongala will be supplied. Devotees are required to contribute $50 per offering to support the temple expenses, and this fee is non-refundable.

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KHNJ Makaravilakku and Ayyappa Puja 2024

KHNJ is inviting all of you with family to join us on the auspicious occasion of Makara Vilakku. Be part of the Ayyappa puja followed by Mahaprasadam and dinner.

Date: 13 January 2024, Time: 5 PM onwards

Venue: Helmetta Community Center, 1 Brookside Pl, Helmetta , NJ 08828.

Registration is closed for this event!

Please reach out to Ajith Hariharan (732-735-8090) or Latha Nair (732-877-8636) for any more enquiries or questions.

KHNJ Jalakam – Online experience for young learners for Year 2024

An in-depth exploration into the culture, tradition, heritage, and language of Kerala

Jalakam, a great platform provided by KHNJ offering young learners with a wonderful opportunity to experience and learn the culture, tradition, heritage, and the Malayalam language  from the comfort of their homes.

Our volunteers teach the classes, and we have put together a curriculum with an objective of not only teaching Malayalam but also providing an insight into our rich heritage including our festivals, temples, folklores, and places of historical importance.

Our classes are fully online and cost $ 50 per child for a season. Life members pay $40 per family per season.

Through this program, students will learn the following:

  • The Malayalam alphabet
  • Important historical and contemporary facts about Kerala 
  • Kerala’s rich culture and heritage 
  • The true significance of Hindu festivals

There will be two streams for this season

Stream 1: Malayalam Language Class: Covering the conversation, reading, and writing of Malayalam language. Syllabus is partially based on the one prescribed by the Kerala State Government Malayalam Mission (www.mm.Kerala.gov.in)


Stream 2: Explore Kerala Class: Introduces the culture, myths, festivals, temples of Kerala and many more.

Classes Starts on January 17th, 2024.

We will be alternating these sessions every Wednesday 7.00 PM – 7.45 PM EST.

Click here to make the Payment

Click here to Register with student details.

Payment and Registration form (Fill one for each student)

KHNJ Mega Onam 2023

KHNJ is excited to invite you all with family and friends to celebrate New Jersey’s First Mega Onam of 2023 on Sunday, September 3rd 2023 from 11AM to 6 PM. We will start the day with a sumptuous sit down full service Vazha ila sadya followed by Panchari melam and Singari melam, Mahabali procession, Mega Thiruvathira and cultural events.

KHNJ is offering an early bird discount if you reserve your tickets before 15th August 2023.

Click here to buy tickets.

KHNJ Introduces Jalakam an Online experience for young learners for Year 2022-23

An in-depth exploration into the culture, tradition, heritage, and language of Kerala

Through Jalakam, KHNJ hopes to provide young learners with a wonderful opportunity to experience and learn the culture, tradition, heritage, and the Malayalam language  from the comfort of their homes

Our volunteers teach the classes, and we have put together a curriculum with an objective of not only teaching Malayalam but also providing an insight into our rich heritage including our festivals, temples, folklores, and places of historical importance.

Our classes are fully online and cost $ 50 per child for a season. Life members pay $40 per family.

Through this program, students will learn the following:

  • The Malayalam alphabet
  • Important historical and contemporary facts about Kerala 
  • Kerala’s rich culture and heritage 
  • The true significance of Hindu festivals

There will be two streams for this season

Stream 1: Malayalam Language Class: Covering the conversation, reading, and writing of Malayalam language. Syllabus is partially based on the one prescribed by the Kerala State Government Malayalam Mission (www.mm.Kerala.gov.in)


Stream 2: Explore Kerala Class: Introduces the culture, myths, festivals, temples of Kerala and many more.

We will be alternating these sessions every Wednesday 7.00 PM – 7.45 PM EST.

Classes Starts on October 12th 2021

Please fill out the form and click Add to Cart to Proceed to the payment. All Major Credit cards and Apple Pay is supported, Non Life members Please make separate registration for each student and payments. Life members, please contact one of the executive committee members for a coupon code.

Registration form (Fill one for each student)

Click on Add to Cart, then proceed to checkout (Non-Life members one for each Student, Life members One for the entire family)

KHNJ Onam 2022

Mark Your Calendar – Saturday, September 10, 2022!

KHNJ Onam 2022

KHNJ is excited to announce our Grand Onam celebration on September 10, 2022, at the Montgomery High school Auditorium 12.00 PM Onwards

Come and Enjoy a great Sadya, Cultural Programs, Maveli, Chendamela

VENUE: MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 1016 RT 601, SKILLMAN, NJ 08558

Click here to buy the Tickets

Phone: (732) 469-1018


Mark Your Calendar – Saturday, September 10, 2022!

KHNJ Onam 2022

KHNJ is excited to announce our Grand Onam celebration on September 10, 2022, at the Montgomery High school Auditorium 12.00 PM Onwards

Come and Enjoy a great Sadya, Cultural Programs, Maveli, Chendamela

VENUE: MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 1016 RT 601, SKILLMAN, NJ 08558

Click here to buy the Tickets

Phone: (732) 469-1018


KHNJ Thiruvathira Celebration

KHNJ cordially invites you all for a grand Thiruvathira celebration on Saturday, December 18 2021.
Please join with family and friends in celebrating this auspicious festival of Kerala!.

We will be strictly following CDC Guidelines for this event.

Venue: Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple Auditorium 31 Wooleytown Rd, Morganville, NJ 07751

Only limited seats available.

Register here


For Information and Thiruvathira group participation please contact
Latha Nair: 732 877 8636, Rubina Sudharman: 609 647 5076
Malini Nair : 732 501 8647, Suja Vimal: 732 881 7286