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Himachal is
the land inhabited by simple, god fearing and colorful people who are great
believers in the powers and blessings of their local deities. They bring their
deities to the fairs to celebrate the occasions. They dance, enjoy wearing
colorful dresses and ornaments on these fairs. In addition they make purchases
and take the required articles back to their homes.
In view of this, Kullu
Dussehra, Manimahesh Chhari Yatra and Lavi |
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fair are celebrated at state level
where government makes all necessary arrangements of water, electricity,
accommodation and law & order. Culturally, it is an amalgam of Shiva and Shakti
cult of which their social life has become the synthesis of all traditional
observances connected with these fairs and festivals. A brief description of
some of these fairs and festivals can easily be combined with treks around these
places. There are some 2000 deities worshipped in Himachal Pradesh and numerous
fairs and festivals are held in their honor. There are others that began as if
just yesterday- and have added their colors to the grand college. From religion
to trade, from seasons to sports and month by month here is a joyous celebration
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