SINCE 1979

KANJ is a registered non-profit, non-religious organization, provides a platform for the Kerala community to come together as a whole to celebrate our culture and traditions. We organize events with the intention of maintaining our rich heritage and providing our children an opportunity to get a glimpse of our culture. KANJ charity wing has played a major role in organizing events to help the less fortunate here in the United States as well as our brothers and sisters from God's Own Country. The future of our community is through our children, realizing that KANJ provides a platform for our youth to come together not only through traditional events but through programs that align with the interest of our younger members.

About Us

Formed in 1979 with the purpose of bringing together Indians of Kerala origin living in New Jersey to maintain the rich heritage and to provide their children an opportunity to get a glimpse of our culture.
Registered in the Newark hall of records as a non-profit organization. The inaugural meeting of the association was conducted in the Grace Church Hall in Orange NJ on May 12th 1979.
Kerala Association of New Jersey (KANJ), is one of the largest and oldest Indian Associations in America. KANJ continues to grow in its 40th year, while spreading the culture of the beautiful state of Kerala through popular events and activities.
KANJ stands for the integrity and unity of New Jersey Keralites. It seeks to promote the culture of Kerala, the southernmost state of India. It preserves Kerala traditions in American soil for future generations to discover, share, and follow.

Upcoming Events

NExtGen: One day Adventure Trip
Sat, Apr 20
Liberty Science Center
Apr 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA
Apr 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA
NExtGen: One day trip to Liberty Science Center
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KANJ Blood Drive
Sat, Apr 27
Franklin Township
Apr 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
Franklin Township, 152 Cedar Grove Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA
Apr 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
Franklin Township, 152 Cedar Grove Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA
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KANJ 5K 2024 - Lacing Up for a Cause
Sat, May 04
Johnson Park
May 04, 2024, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnson Park, Johnson Park Rd, Piscataway, NJ, USA
May 04, 2024, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnson Park, Johnson Park Rd, Piscataway, NJ, USA
A KANJ event to benefit the homeless.
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KANJ Open Badminton Tournament 2024
Sat, May 18
Hamilton Township
May 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Hamilton Township, 3 Nami Ln, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
May 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Hamilton Township, 3 Nami Ln, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
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KANJ NextGen Picnic
Sat, Jul 20
Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park
Jul 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park, Port Reading Ave, Sewaren, NJ 07077, USA
Jul 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park, Port Reading Ave, Sewaren, NJ 07077, USA
An event for the KANJ NextGen kids to meet and socialize with their peers and have some fun. For any questions please reach out to Kidsclub@kanj.org
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