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This Month in Kochi: August 2026

From Onam gatherings to fresh openings like Hearthy Store and Dabba Kochi, Kochi's community pulses with resilient, flavorful spirit 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
Politics & CivicSmart City Winds Down as Courts and Streets Reflect Kochi's Civic FermentCommunity & OrganizationsKochi News RoundupEducationKochi Roundup: Sanskrit Innovation, CJP Bookings, Tusker Capture, Fast Food Health AlertPolitics & CivicKochi Reels from Shigella Restaurant Scare as CorroHealth Layoffs Shake IT Sector
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Don't miss this month
Aug 02
Sankashti Chaturthi
Aug 05
Pallichattambi
📍 PVR Cinemas
Aug 09
Ekadashi
Aug 12
Amavasya
Aug 12
FoodTech Kerala 2026
📍 Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort
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New in town
🆕 Now open
Lenspoke
launch of a new Lenspoke store in Kochi, which has been designated as the state's first ZEISS VISION CENTER.
📋 Newly listed
Tomlukes India
New hardware now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Hearthy Store – Marine Drive
New grocery now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Subji Kochi
New grocery now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dabba Kochi
New tiffin now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Behrouz Biriyani
Indian
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On screen
King
hi · coming soon
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Good reads
What's Happening in Kochi's CommunityNew Businesses & Openings to Know in KochiCulture & Faith Highlights in Kochi
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
Find where to celebrate Onam near Kochi on Desi.Net.
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This Month in Kochi: August 2026