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This Month in Desi San Francisco: August 2026

San Francisco crowned South Asian Heritage Month with a Mayor's Proclamation as California made Diwali official, lighting up the Desi community's pride.

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Politics & CivicSan Francisco Formally Recognizes South Asian Heritage Month with Board Resolution and Mayor's ProclamationPolitics & CivicCalifornia Makes Diwali an Official Statewide Holiday as SF's Indian Dining Scene Claims National SpotlightCulture & FaithBay Area South Asian Communities Celebrate as California Makes Diwali an Official State HolidayFood & DiningCalifornia Makes Diwali a State Holiday; Bay Area's Indian Restaurant Scene Earns Fresh Praise
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Don't miss this month
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Sankashti Chaturthi
Aug 08
Ekadashi
Aug 10
Pradosh Vrat
Aug 12
Amavasya
Aug 16
Nag Panchami 2026
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New in town
📋 Newly listed
Vajradhatu
New temple now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Guru Shradha
New temple now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Krishnan-Shah Family Foundation INC
New temple now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Sai Iiv INC
New temple now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Viva Goa
Indian
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On screen
King
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Good reads
Weekend Activities for Desi Kids in San Francisco
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
Find where to celebrate Onam near San Francisco on Desi.Net.
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This Month in Desi San Francisco: August 2026