The month of October in India is full of festivals and celebrations.
This one which is being celebrated on the 7th of October really took my fancy.
It is called Karva Chauth and it is when married women, young and old, fast to ensure the long life of their husbands! Yes I know a novel concept for us all in the western world but I leave it up to you all to decide whether you too will be fasting to ensure your husband’s long life this year or even next… I would love to hear what you decide.

They henna their feet and hands and wear special outfits. They wake before dawn and have water and sargi, various gift foods often sent by mothers the previous day. They fast all day. The fast is broken after sunset with the sighting of the rising moon. Some husbands show solidarity to the cause and fast with their wives. They will of course go to Indian heaven after their long life on this planet.