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There8217;s nothing like a good body massage, a relaxing spa and a facial. It gets even better when these come with a discount.

Bored sitting at home? This Karva Chauth, fast in style with these fun activities

PAMPER HAMPER: There8217;s nothing like a good body massage, a relaxing spa and a facial. It gets even better when these come with a discount. Walk into any city parlour and pamper your senses with some of the best in-house services. Jawed Habib, Sector 35, has on offer special packages including aroma facial, haircuts and a blow dry at Rs 599, while at Iris, Sector 9, you can avail of up to 25 per cent discount and get designer mehndi and nail art. For those game for a body spa, Strands Salon 038; Spa promises 40 per cent off on all services, and Ivy Slimming 038; Beauty Lounge offers a chocolate body wrap. The best is Perfect Point, Sector 9, which is giving a flat 50 per cent discount on services. At Asmi, Sector 9, there8217;s a free manicure and pedicure with every facial. Take your pick!

SHOP TILL YOU DROP: This is one thing every body has a voracious appetite for. And the best part on karva chauth you have a licence to splurge. Clothes, shoes, accessories, stores have some swell bargains at hand. At Zevar, Sector 22, there8217;s an assured gift with every purchase. Instead of gold, go for silver at Silver Haze. At Harri Hyperstore, Sector 26, and Tango, Sector 35, discounts are on cosmetic and skin-care products. Chief, Sector 19, promises a wallet with every purchase of Rs 1,000. At Catwalk, women8217;s wear has a 25 per cent off while at Landmark, Panchkula, you can win gifts worth lakhs. Buy a purse from Virus Store, Sector 22, and you8217;ll get a digital stress buster!

TIME-PASS: How to kill a long day? You can watch a movie. Of course, it8217;s Himesh Reshammiya8217;s Karzzzz. For non-movie buffs, the Vanity Fair at Whispering Willows should be the place to be seen at. Parade Ground, Sector 17, has CII8217;s fair and there8217;s Tamil Nadu8217;s cultural extravaganza Poompuhar-2008. For cricket fans, the test match between India and Australia at PCA stadium, Mohali, should be a great option.

Fast and feast!