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This Month in Desi Los Angeles: August 2026

From the Festival of Chariots to BAPS Diwali celebrations, LA's Desi community found joy and resilience amid deeply unsettling times.

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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 & OrganizationsYouth Civics Meet Culinary Ambition as LA's Desi Community Shines in JulyCommunity & OrganizationsSikh Temple Abduction and Bishnoi Gang Probe Unsettle Los Angeles DiasporaCommunity & OrganizationsFatal abduction at California Sikh gurdwara; India-linked criminal networks face federal charges; BAPS celebrates Diwali in Los AngelesCommunity & OrganizationsFatal Mistaken Identity at a Sikh Temple and BAPS Diwali Celebrations Illuminate Contrasting Realities for LA Desis
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Don't miss this month
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Sankashti Chaturthi
Aug 02
50th Annual LA Festival of the Chariots
📍 ISKCON Los Angeles, 3764 Watseka Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
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Ekadashi
Aug 10
Pradosh Vrat
Aug 12
Amavasya
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New in town
📋 Newly listed
Krishna Lunch Of So Ca INC
New temple now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Sikh Dharma Of Southern California
New gurdwara now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Jain Temple Of Los Angeles
New jain now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Los Angeles Hindu Temple And Cultural Center
New temple now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Kurrypinch
Sri Lankan
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On screen
King
hi · coming soon
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Good reads
What's Happening in Los Angeles's Desi CommunityDesi Culture & Faith Highlights in Los Angeles
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
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This Month in Desi Los Angeles: August 2026