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This Month in Desi Chicago: November 2026

Diwali lights on November 8 inspire Chicago’s Desi community to celebrate Gujarati New Year, Dhanteras, and spots like Bar Goa, while supporting temple rights.

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News
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Events
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New spots
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Top stories
Culture & FaithBAPS Bartlett Marks Diwali Season as Chicago-Area Hindu Groups Fight for Temple RightsNews & Current AffairsIndian Official Piyush Goyal Flags Data‑Centre Growth Prospects at Chicago Forum
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Don't miss this month
Nov 02
Gujarati New Year Celebrations
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Ekadashi
Nov 06
Pradosh Vrat
Nov 06
Dhanteras 2026
Nov 06
Dhanteras – Diwali day 1
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New in town
📋 Newly listed
Bar Goa
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
The Spice Room
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Ritu Garg
New health-professional now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Zeel Kothari
New health-professional now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Bar Goa
Indian
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On screen
Ghattada Bhoota
kn · coming soon
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Coming up
Diwali · November 8
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This Month in Desi Chicago: November 2026