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This Month in Desi Chicago: September 2026

From Janmashtami celebrations to Thattu's opening and Swaminarayan Jayanti thousands, Chicago's Desi community shines this month.

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News
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Events
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New spots
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Reads
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Top stories
Community & OrganizationsTelugu Student Critical After Transit Fall; Anjuman Claim UCL T20 Crown in ChicagoCommunity & OrganizationsBartlett's Hindu Festival Draws Thousands as BAPS Chicago Honors Swaminarayan JayantiEvents & FestivalsChicago South Asian Roundup: Diwali at BAPS Bartlett, Temple Controversy, and an Identity DisputeCulture & FaithChicago South Asians Mark Diwali Season with Twin Celebrations as Racist Salon Incident Surfaces
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Don't miss this month
Sep 04
Sri Krsna Janmastami
Sep 04
Krishna Janmashtami 2026
Sep 05
NEPALI COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Sep 05
Srila Prabhupada's Vyasa Puja
📍 Iskcon Chicago
Sep 07
Ekadashi
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New in town
🆕 Now open
Oberoi's Indian Food and Grocery
Oberoi's Indian Food and Grocery opened in Chicago's Bridgeport, adding South Asian grocery options.
🔜 Coming soon
Indus
Indus, a new upscale Indian dining concept, is slated to open in downtown Highland Park this spring.
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Bansri Patel
New health-professional now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Temple Midwest Chicago
New temple now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Shree Swaminarayan Temple & Cultural Center
New temple now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Thattu
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Thattu
Indian
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On screen
King
hi · coming soon
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Good reads
A Vegetarian & Jain Dining Guide to ChicagoYour First Week in Chicago: Where to Find Indian GroceriesVisiting Chicago? A South Asian Traveler's Food & Culture Guide
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Coming up
Janmashtami · September 4
Find where to celebrate Janmashtami near Chicago on Desi.Net.
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This Month in Desi Chicago: September 2026