India, Oct. 3 -- As Karva Chauth, the festival of fasting from sunrise to moonrise for their husband's long life and well-being approaches, Mumbai's women have already begun celebrating themselves. The city's women are hosting and attending pre- Karva Chauth parties, where celebrations include dancing to the beats of the Dhol and DJ, exciting stalls to choose from, including lipstick making workshops, bangle stalls and perfume making.

'The party is attended by around 400 women'

Neha K Kanabar is hosting a pre- Karva Chauth party for her community of mothers in different cities, including Mumbai. This years theme is 'The fake wedding: All divas, no dulhas.' While these women are regularly in touch online, it's the offline meetups that ga...