The "Kottayam Archdiocese" which is under the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of Kerala, India is given a special identity “Knanaya” based on racial purity and the practice of endogamy. “Kottayam Archdiocese” only gives membership to those that are of Knanaya blood line. This diocese discriminates... Published by: kanachicago

Knanaya Association of North America (KANA): The immigrant community of Knanaya people showed interest to come together on a social basis to foster friendship among all Knanaya people regardless of their religious belief or their marriage affiliation. Thus the organization,... Published by: kanachicago

 Alex  K Esthapan, better known as Alex Kavumpurath is the National Coordinator of KANA, now living in N York. He is an endogamous knanaya, but do not support the practice of exclusion from the community for racial/blood purity reasons. He is... Published by: kanachicago