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This Month in Desi Durban: August 2026

From sacred temples and sea-side yoga to Spice Kitchen's grand opening, Durban's Desi community embraced faith, food, and belonging 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
Food & DiningDurban: Bunny Chow Culture, Cricket World Cup 2027 Negotiations, and India's Consul General at Friendship DayCommunity & OrganizationsTemple in Crisis, Yoga by the Sea, and a World-First Consecration: Durban Desi RoundupCommunity & OrganizationsDurban's 1860 Hindu Temple Faces New Battles as Consul General Joins Yoga Day and Passport Fight Drags OnPolitics & CivicPassport Battle and a Quiet Departure: Durban's Indian Community Faces Personal Crossroads
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Don't miss this month
Aug 02
Sankashti Chaturthi
Aug 09
Ekadashi
Aug 10
Pradosh Vrat
Aug 12
Amavasya
Aug 17
Nag Panchami 2026
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New in town
📋 Newly listed
Spice Kitchen – A Taste of Durban
New tiffin now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Rajendrakumar (Raj) Singh
New physician now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Bhavna Singh
New physician now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Mohamed F. Sacoor
New physician now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Swaadisht Foods
Indian, Chinese, Dessert
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On screen
King
hi · coming soon
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Good reads
Desi Events & Festivals to Catch in DurbanWhat's New in Durban's Desi Food SceneDesi Culture & Faith Highlights in Durban
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
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This Month in Desi Durban: August 2026