India is a country rich in culture and vibrant festivals, where every celebration is marked with great enthusiasm, special foods, and traditional drinks. No festival feels complete without these delicious elements. As the nation prepares to celebrate Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, festive traditions come alive. One such tradition you may notice is the consumption of bhang—an intoxicating drink made from cannabis leaves—commonly enjoyed during the celebrations.
STORY OF SHIVA & BHANG
It is believed that Shiva drank Bhang after the Samudra Manthan episode mentioned in the scriptures. Shiva had to consume the poison Halahala, to save the universe – Halahala was the poison that came out during the churning of ocean.
The consuming of Halahala caused intense heat inside Shiva. To cool Shiva down, Devas prepared Bhang and gave it to him.
HOW TO MAKE BHANG
Bhang is an edible form of Cannabis and a drink is prepared from it during Shivratri. Bhang is made from the leaves of Hemp and is considered the least intoxicating of the cannabis preparations in India. But is capable of giving a high for the entire day and is sold openly during Shivratri and Holi festival.
Note: Cannabis-infused Ayurvedic medicines containing cannabis leaf extracts are listed under Schedule E(1) of The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. According to the law, any medicine containing a Schedule E(1) substance must be taken only and only under medical supervision. Not For Minors.
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