Lavi Fair

Current Context : Himachal Pradesh governor Shiv Pratap Shukla inaugurated a four-day International Lavi Fair at Rampur Bushahr in Shimla district

About Fair

• Held in Oct-Nov every year at Rampur-Bushahr.
• Word Lavi is derived from word ‘Loe’ meaning a sheet of woolen cloth.
• Historical Significance: Dating back to the 17th century, the Lavi Fair originated under Raja Kehari Singh’s rule as a symbol of Indo-Tibetan trade relations. Rampur was a significant trade center on the ancient Silk Route, connecting Afghanistan, Tibet, and Ladakh.
• The fair is renowned for the sale of woolen garments, dry fruits, and especially the Chamurthi horses—an endangered breed known as the “Ship of the cold desert.” This makes it a vital economic opportunity for local artisans and traders.​​