Fasting among the women of plenty

Karva Chauth: Wives in India fast luxuriously for husbands - The Economic Times: "While it is customary for women to apply henna on their hands, buy clothes and expect gifts from relatives, the new generation of fast-keepers, with money to spare, is exploring a range of pampering options. They are spoilt for choice.

Syal will indulge in a Rs 5,000 ($102) diamond facial and body spa treatment to make sure she looks her best.

Also on the must-have list for the urban elite are botox, laser-hair reduction and chemical peel treatments at spas and beauty parlours offering Karva Chauth packages.

"There is a 30 to 40 percent increase in the number of patients who look for cosmetic procedures around this time," says Amit Bangia, head of the department of dermatology at the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences. "

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