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This Month in Desi Austin: August 2026
Austin's Desi community breaks sacred ground at BAPS while welcoming new restaurants, yet grieves the loss of Tamil student Savitha.
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Culture & FaithBAPS Breaks Ground on New Austin Mandir as Bollywood and Cricket Mark South Asian Presence in TexasCommunity & OrganizationsAustin Mourns Tamil American Student While BAPS Community Holds New Mandir GroundbreakingCulture & FaithAustin's Desi Moment: BAPS Temple Groundbreaking, Indian Dining, Cricket, and Bollywood NightsCommunity & OrganizationsTamil UT student Savitha Shanmugasundaram killed in Austin mass shooting; BAPS breaks ground on new Hindu temple
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New in town
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Namaste Austin
A new Indian food truck called Namaste Austin has opened at Fetch Food Park on Hamilton Pool Road
🆕 Now openZatka Bites
Zatka Bites, an Indian drive‑thru, opened in Round Rock.
🆕 Now openPav Bhaji Express
Pav Bhaji Express opened a second location in North Austin near the Domain.
🔜 Coming soonDesi Brothers
Desi Brothers is planning to open two new grocery stores in communities north of Austin.
🔜 Coming soonNew Indian Grocery Store
Plans are underway for a new Indian grocery store to open in Pflugerville, adding to the growing retail infrastructure serving the suburb's expanding South Asian population.
📋 Newly listedHindu Yuva USA
New temple now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedSitara (Austin) / Sitara Indian Cuisine
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedDr. Mohammed Iqbal
New doctor now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedDr. Nisha Bose
New health-professional now on Desi.Net
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
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