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This Month in Desi Wellington: September 2026

Wellington's Desi community shines this month as BAPS Mandir's Diwali traditions unite generations while new gems like Swagat India open their doors.

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News
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Events
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New spots
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Top stories
Events & FestivalsWellington's Hindu Community Lights Up Diwali Season at BAPS MandirCulture & FaithBAPS Wellington Swaminarayan Mandir Carries On Annual Diwali Tradition in New Zealand's CapitalCulture & FaithWellington's BAPS Mandir Keeps Diwali Traditions Alive Across GenerationsEvents & FestivalsWellington's BAPS Mandir Marks Diwali and Annakut Across Generations of New Zealand's Indian Community
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Don't miss this month
Sep 05
Krishna Janmashtami 2026
Sep 07
Ekadashi
Sep 09
Pradosh Vrat
Sep 11
Amavasya
Sep 13
Guided Workshop for Kids Make Ganesha in Clay
📍 Randwick School Hall, 59 Randwick Road, Moera, Lower Hutt 5010
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New in town
📋 Newly listed
Swagat India
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple of Wellington
New temple now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Rachna's Jewellery and Fashionware
New jewellery now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Pari Beauty
New salon now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Swagat India
Indian
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On screen
King
hi · coming soon
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Good reads
A Local's Guide to Indian Grocery Shopping in WellingtonDesi Events Happening in Wellington This MonthWhere to Play Garba & Dandiya in Wellington This Navratri
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Coming up
Janmashtami · September 4
Find where to celebrate Janmashtami near Wellington on Desi.Net.
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This Month in Desi Wellington: September 2026