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This Month in Desi Sunnyvale: August 2026

From Onam feasts and Sri Maha Lakshmi Homam to civic Diwali debates, Sunnyvale's Desi community shines with faith, flavor, and purpose.

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News
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Events
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New spots
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Top stories
Events & FestivalsSunnyvale Diwali Guide Highlights Bay Area Celebrations as Indian Americans Address Hindu Nationalism in CaliforniaEvents & FestivalsBay Area Diwali season and the debate over Indian American political identityEvents & FestivalsDiwali Season and Civic Voices: California's South Asian MomentFood & DiningSilicon Valley's Desi Pulse: Flavors, Festivals, and Civic Voices in the Bay Area
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Don't miss this month
Aug 02
Sankashti Chaturthi
Aug 04
33rd Pujya Gurudev Mahasamadhi Aradhana Puja
Aug 06
Aadi Krittika Lord Sri Karthikeya Abhishekam
Aug 08
Ekadashi
Aug 09
Sri Maha Lakshmi Homam
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New in town
🆕 Now open
The Gurkha Kitchen
The Gurkha Kitchen, a restaurant offering Indian and Nepali cuisine, has opened its doors in Silicon Valley.
📋 Newly listed
Rajbhog Thali
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Sonia Kamath
New doctor now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Preeti Kulkarni
New health-professional now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Shridhar Kulkarni
New health-professional now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Rajbhog Thali
Indian
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On screen
King
hi · coming soon
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Good reads
What's New in Sunnyvale's Desi Food SceneDesi Culture & Faith Highlights in SunnyvaleSunnyvale's Desi Food Scene: Ulavacharu Indian Restaurant Frisco
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
Find where to celebrate Onam near Sunnyvale on Desi.Net.
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This Month in Desi Sunnyvale: August 2026