Muthukkuda — or royal umbrellas are highly decorative silk parasols used in South India on festive and formal occasions, the privilege of bearing which was formerly controlled by royal authority.[1] Their use is particularly marked in religious festivities in … Wikipedia
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church — Total population 3.8 million[1] Founder St. Thomas the Apostle Regions with significant populations … Wikipedia
Saint Thomas Christians — This article addresses the Saint Thomas Christians and the various churches and denominations that form the Nasrani people. Part of a series on Christianity … Wikipedia
Syrian Malabar Nasrani — For other uses, see Nasrani (disambiguation). This article deals with the Nasrani People as an ethnic community, for a detailed article on the religious tradition of the Nasrani people; see: Saint Thomas Christians. Syrian Malabar Nasranis … Wikipedia
South India — South Indian redirects here. For other uses, see South Indian (disambiguation). South India … Wikipedia
Knanaya — Main article: Syrian Malabar Nasrani Knanaya (קנאי Q nai or Kanai) Total population 50,000–65,000 (estimate) Regions with significant populations … Wikipedia
Malankara Church — Not to be confused with Syro Malankara Catholic Church or Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The Nasrani Menorah also known as the Mar Thoma sliba The Malankara Church is the church of the Saint Thomas Christians of Kerala, India, with… … Wikipedia
South Indian culture — refers to the culture of the South Indian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. South Indian culture though with its visible differences forms an important part of the Indian culture. The South Indian Culture is essentially… … Wikipedia
Christianity in India — Indian Christians Total population 24,080,016 (2001)[1] 2.3% of the Indian Population Regions with significant populations Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, North Eastern States, Southern India Languages … Wikipedia
Coonan Cross Oath — Part of a series on Christianity in India … Wikipedia
