Himachal is the land inhabited by simple, god fearing and colourful 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 colourful 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 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 honour. There are others that began as if just yesterday- and have added their colours to the grand college. From religion to trade, from seasons to sports and month by month here is a joyous celebration of life.