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This Month in Desi Edison: August 2026

From Mayor Sam Joshi's second term to Onam on August 26, Edison's Desi community thrives with new restaurants and renewed pride.

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News
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Events
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New spots
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Top stories
Politics & CivicSam Joshi Sworn In for Second Term as Edison's First Indian American MayorFood & DiningEdison's 50-Plus Indian Restaurants and Congressional Milestone Headline a Busy South Asian WeekFood & DiningEdison Indian Restaurants Draw National Spotlight as STR Entertainment Crowns New Bollywood VoicesFood & DiningEdison's Indian Heart: Dining Guides, Diwali Lights, and a Political Milestone for New Jersey's Desi Community
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Don't miss this month
Aug 02
Sankashti Chaturthi
Aug 08
Ekadashi
Aug 10
Pradosh Vrat
Aug 12
Amavasya
Aug 17
Nag Panchami 2026
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New in town
🆕 Now open
House of Bombay
House of Bombay debuting in the former Menlo Park Diner.
🆕 Now open
House of Bombay Indian Restaurant
The former Menlo Park Diner in the Edison area has been transformed into the House of Bombay Indian Restaurant
🆕 Now open
Tandoor Morni
A new culinary startup called Tandoor Morni launched its home tandoor oven product in Edison, NJ
📋 Newly listed
Hindu Dharmic Center At Rutgers A Nj Nonprofit Corporation
New temple now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Pooja Eagala
New doctor now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Adeel Butt
New doctor now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Fatema Raja
New doctor now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Amma’s Kitchen
South Indian
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On screen
King
hi · coming soon
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Good reads
What's New in Edison's Desi Food SceneDesi Culture & Faith Highlights in Edison
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
Find where to celebrate Onam near Edison on Desi.Net.
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This Month in Desi Edison: August 2026