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This Month in Desi Chicago: August 2026
From Onam festivities and new Desi kitchens like Thattu to Diwali crowds and temple controversy, Chicago's South Asian community shines bright.
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Community & OrganizationsChicago's Indian Community: Diwali Celebrations, Temple Controversy, and Student TragedyCommunity & OrganizationsChicago Desi community hosts grand Annakut, raises $150K for India flood relief, and makes history at RushEvents & FestivalsDiwali Draws Thousands to Bartlett as Hindu Rights Group Urges Temple to Drop RitambharaCommunity & OrganizationsChicago Desi Roundup — July 22, 2026
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New in town
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Oberoi's Indian Food and Grocery
Oberoi's Indian Food and Grocery opened in Chicago's Bridgeport, adding South Asian grocery options.
🔜 Coming soonIndus
Indus, a new upscale Indian dining concept, is slated to open in downtown Highland Park this spring.
🆕 Now openRangoli
One of three new restaurants added to Eater Chicago's guide of Indian, Pakistani, and Nepalese spots.
🆕 Now openTrilokah
One of three new restaurants added to Eater Chicago's guide of Indian, Pakistani, and Nepalese spots.
🆕 Now openNadu
One of three new restaurants added to Eater Chicago's guide of Indian, Pakistani, and Nepalese spots.
📋 Newly listedShree Swaminarayan Temple & Cultural Center
New temple now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedThattu
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedMarigold Maison Indian Cuisine
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedDr. Nazish Khan
New doctor now on Desi.Net
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
Find where to celebrate Onam near Chicago on Desi.Net.
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